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[Effect of DDT/lindane on the Lepidoptera parasite Eupteromalus peregrinus (Pteromalidae)]
Abstract:
A control action against caterpillars of Euproctis chrysorrhoea (Lep.: Lymantriidae) in spring with the insecticide "bercema-Spritzaktiv 80" (72% DDT, 7% lindane) did not destroy nor visible deteriorate a population of the hymenopterous parasite Eupteromalus peregrinus (Pteromalidae). The possible causes are discussed.