Tob. Sci., 1971, 15-01, p. 1-4, ISSN.0082-4623
Phosphine fumigation of tobacco in freight containers (Part I)
Stored-Product Insects Research Branch, Market Quality Research Division, Agricultural Research Service, USDA, Richmond, Virginia USA
Tobacco was fumigated with phosphine in freight containers for control of the cigarette beetle, Lasioderma serricorne. The dosage recommended was 165 aluminum phosphide pellets per 1,000 ft2, and the fumigation period was 72 hours. Aeration of...