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Alternatives to Methyl Bromide for Effective Integrated Pest Management in Rice Mills

Objective

Develop an integrated pest management (IPM) plan for primary stored product insects infesting rice at milling facilities. An IPM approach is needed to replace the fumigant methyl bromide, which is being eliminated from use in the USA as a structural fumigant for stored product insects.

Investigators
Campbell, Bruce
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2014
End date
2017
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
3020-43000-032-22R
Accession number
429117
Categories
Chemical Contaminants
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