Shows how the combined use of biological and chemical measures enabled Japanese scientists to exterminate noxious creatures without exterminating the environment. Biological control of mosquito larvae is contrasted to chemical methods, indicating that guppies are more effective than pesticides.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
508007
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Mosquitoes
Animals & Wildlife → Parasites
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Biology - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Research
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biology - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)