GRASS GRUB CONTROL
Immunity To D.D.T. Grass grub, New Zealand’s major pest, had become immune to D.D.T. in certain isolated parts of the country, Mr H. V. Brewerton, of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research Chemistry Division, told the Canterbury branch of the Institute of Chemistry. Tests made to see whether this was only local phenomena or whether the D.D.T. had not been properly applied had shown that the grubs had built up a definite resistance. As this was genetic, said Mr Brewerton, it was potentially dangerous and new methods would have to be found to combat the pest. Mr Brewerton spoke about other pesticide compounds and the need of pest control to help feed a hungry world.
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Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30916, 24 November 1965, Page 16
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