Strategic Chemicals for Protection of Coniferous Forests from insect Pests
Problem Addressed: Pests that are destructive to coniferous forests.
Key Findings: Fenitrothion is the no. 1 strategic chemical, followed by phosphamidon and Matacil, for the protection of coniferous forests from defoliating insects, taking into consideration efficacy against the target insects, safety to the other components of the forest ecosystem, economics, availability, adaptability to various formulations and modes of application
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- Nigam, P.C.
Chemical Control Research Institute
The selection of fenitrothion, phosphamidon, Matacil (aminocarb) and Zectran (mexicarbate) for the control of coniferous forest insect pests is described. Characteristics of acceptable insecticides on the basis of their toxicity to target insect pests and to other components of the forest ecosystem i.e. fish, birds and mammals are discussed. The operational application of fenitrothion, phosphamidon, Matacil and Zectran is also summarized.
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