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Chronic toxicity of some new insecticides to bobwhite quail

January 1, 1951

Presents and discusses results of toxicity studies on northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus). Compounds tested were chlordane, toxaphene, DDT, benzene hexachioride, methoxychior, TDE (Rhothane}, and parathion.

Publication Year 1951
Title Chronic toxicity of some new insecticides to bobwhite quail
Authors J.P. Linduska, P. F. Springer
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype Federal Government Series
Series Title Special Scientific Report - Wildlife
Series Number 9
Index ID 5230147
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center