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Diflubenzuron Hazards to Fish, Wildlife and Invertebrates: A Synoptic Review Diflubenzuron Hazards to Fish, Wildlife and Invertebrates: A Synoptic Review

Diflubenzuron (1(4chlorophenyl)3(2,6difluorobenzoyl)urea), also known as dimilin, is a potent broad spectrum insect growth regulator that interferes with chitin synthesis at time of molting and is effective in controlling immature stages of insects. Diflubenzuron was approved for domestic use in 1976 to control gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar), and in 1979 against the cotton boll weevil...
Authors
R. Eisler

Nest guarding from observation blinds: strategy for improving Puerto Rican parrot nest success Nest guarding from observation blinds: strategy for improving Puerto Rican parrot nest success

The effectiveness of 17 yr of nestguarding from observation blinds for increasing reproductive success of the endangered Puerto Rican Parrot (Amazona vittata) is described. As personnel and time allowed, active nests were guarded part-time during the nest site exploration and selection s stage of the breeding cycle, and part-time to full-time when a nest contained eggs or chicks...
Authors
G.D. Lindsey
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