Forest Insect Pests in Canada
Forest Insect Pests in Canada

Author: John Alexander Armstrong

Publisher: Canadian Government Publishing

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 756

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The papers presented in this book cover the range of forest insect pest management activities in Canada. The first section contains papers on the current status of insect pests by region, including data on insect populations and extent of defoliation caused by the insect. The next section covers pest management technology, including the use of insecticides, insect viruses, fungal pathogens, growth regulators, antifeedants, pheromones, natural predators, and aerial spraying. The third section contains papers on the application of technology and equipment for forest pest control, and includes papers on the impacts of insecticides on the forest environment. The fourth section describes operational control programs by province. The final paper presents future strategies for the management of forest pests. An author index is included.

Forest Insect and Disease Conditions in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories in 1990 and Predictions for 1991
Forest Insect and Disease Conditions in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories in 1990 and Predictions for 1991

Author: H. F. Cerezke

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 40

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Forest pest conditions in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories during 1990 are summarized and some predictions of infestation status are given for 1991. Twelve major pests are discussed, and additional noteworthy insects, diseases, and tree damage agents are reported in a table. An updating of surveys for acid rain symptoms in permanently established ARNEWS (Acid Rain National Early Warning System) plots and pest damage incidence in young coniferous stands are also reported.