Dimethoate dipping of tomatoes against Queensland fruit fly, Dacus tryoni (Froggatt)
G Swaine, PA Hargreaves, DE Jackson and RJ Corcoran
Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
24(126) 447 - 449
Published: 1984
Abstract
Dipping of tomatoes for 3 min. in a solution of dimethoate of 425 mg/litre strength was shown to be effective against infestations of Queensland fruit fly. An efficacy standard of no survivors in 30 000 individuals treated was achieved; dimethoate residues were below the relevant maximum residue limit of 1 mg/kg, and no taint was produced in green or ripe fruit.https://doi.org/10.1071/EA9840447
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