Low temperature as an alternative to fumigation for disinfesting stored products.

Author(s) : DOHINO T., MASAKI S., MATSUOKA I., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

To develop a quick and safe alternative to methyl bromide fumigation for quarantine treatment of postal items or hand baggage, the mortality effects of exposure to -18 °C were investigated on all developmental stages of 6 stored-product pest insects.

Details

  • Original title: Low temperature as an alternative to fumigation for disinfesting stored products.
  • Record ID : 2002-2922
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Res. Bull. Plant Prot. Serv. - n. 35
  • Publication date: 1999

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