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The Sheep Lice Detection Test, Peter Morcombe
The Sheep Lice Detection Test, Peter Morcombe
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Sheep farmers would agree it is difficult to find sheep lice when carrying out an inspection.
The lice detection test makes this task easier and helps farmers decide how to control lice. The test also helps community liaison groups with eradication of lice infestations in specific areas, and provides data for epidemiologists to monitor changes in prevalence of lice and efficacy of treatments. Tests are much cheaper than flock inspection on the farm.
The present lice detection test was developed by the Australian Wool Testing Authority (A WTA) and introduced as an integral part of the Western Australian Sheep Lice …
Kimberley Research Station Progress Report, 1964 : Insect Pests And Insecticides, K T. Richards
Kimberley Research Station Progress Report, 1964 : Insect Pests And Insecticides, K T. Richards
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
FOR the past four years, detailed studies have been carried out in regard to the identification, status, bionomics, and control of insects and mite pests attacking the various crops grown in the Ord River Irrigation Area.