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LeLeu, K. L.; Young, M. A. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1973
Describes the only commercial establishment involved in biological control in Australia. The wasp Aphitis melinus, which parasitizes the insect Red Scale, is bred in large numbers and released in the citrus groves where Red Scale is causing damage to the fruit. (JR)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Disease Control, Entomology
John, E. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1971
Descriptors: Biology, Building Plans, Entomology, Equipment
Matthews, E. G. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1975
Describes an approach to the study of entomology directed at people with no special knowledge of insects. The aim of this approach is to reveal some biological principles by studying insects from an ecological point of view. (GS)
Descriptors: Biology, Ecology, Entomology, Instruction
Furness, G. O. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1972
Use of insecticides has been questioned due to their harmful effects on edible items. Biological control of insects along with other effective practices for checking spread of parasites on crops are discussed. (PS)
Descriptors: Biology, Entomology, Environment, Environmental Research
Mincham, H. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1972
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary School Science, Entomology, Laboratory Techniques
McNichol, T. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1973
Descriptors: Biology, Entomology, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Techniques
