Screw-worm control through release of sterilized flies
Screw-worm control through release of sterilized flies
Tags: Genetic biocontrol, History, Sterile insect technique (SIT)A. H. Baumhover, A. J. Graham, B. A. Bitter, D. E. Hopkins, W. D. New, F. H. Dudley and R. C. Bushland, Journal of Economic Entomology, 48:462-466. 1955.
Screw-worms, Callitroga hominivorax (Cqrl.), did not exist in the southeastern United States until about 20 years ago, and it is probable that, if the present infestation could be eradicated, the area might be kept free of infestation through inspection of livestock shipments originating in infested areas