Dried Fruit Grubs – The Ethylene Dichloride Carbon Tetrachloride Fumigation Process

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Describes experiments examining the effectiveness of a combination of ethylene dichloride and carbon tetrachloride as fumigant to control insect pests in dried fruit.

Results of both lab scale and commercial tests are given and discussed.

Recommendations for procedures for using the fumigant commercially are given.

Dried Fruit Grubs – The Ethylene Dichloride Carbon Tetrachloride Fumigation Process

1929, Journal of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, vol 2, pages 128 – 133

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The Australian dried grape industry strives for innovation, ensuring its processes are efficient, sustainable and fair.

Dried Fruit Grubs – The Ethylene Dichloride Carbon Tetrachloride Fumigation Process

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Dried Fruits Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays respect to Elders past and present.

CHEMICALS

The Australian dried grape industry strives for innovation, ensuring its processes are efficient, sustainable and fair.

Dried Fruit Grubs – The Ethylene Dichloride Carbon Tetrachloride Fumigation Process

LIBRARY

Head office: 54 Lemon Avenue, Mildura VIC 3500 Postal address: PO Box 5042, Mildura VIC 3502

Phone: +61 3 5023 5174 Email: admin@driedfruitsaustralia.org.au

Dried Fruits Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays respect to Elders past and present.

Head office: 54 Lemon Avenue, Mildura VIC 3500
Postal address: PO Box 5042, Mildura VIC 3502

Phone: +61 3 5023 5174
Email: admin@driedfruitsaustralia.org.au