TITLE

Gypsy Moth Population Declines in Minnesota

PUB. DATE
February 2000
SOURCE
American Nurseryman;02/15/2000, Vol. 191 Issue 4, p10
SOURCE TYPE
Trade Publication
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Reports on the decrease in population of gypsy moths in Minnesota during the years 1998 to 1999. Data from the survey conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. INSET: Briefs.
ACCESSION #
2855926

Tags: GYPSY moth;  ANIMAL populations

 

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