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Title:   Author  item
                                            Aldridge, Robertitem
                                            Allan, Sandra

                                                         - *Sandy*item
                                            Gibson, Sethitem
                                            Geden, Christopher

                                                         - *Chris*item
                                            Hogsette, Jerome

                                                         - *Jerry*item
                                            Linthicum, Kenneth

                                                         - *Ken*item
                                            WALKER, TODD - Department Of Defenseitem
                                            WYNN, WILLARD - Retired ARS Employee
  Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
                                    Publication Type: Abstract Only
                                    Publication Acceptance Date: 2/15/2013
                                    Publication  Date: N/A
                                    Citation: N/AInterpretive Summary:
                                Technical Abstract: The advancement and testing of residual insecticides on insects is an ongoing mission because of continuous changes in insecticide tolerance.  To test residual insecticides efficiently and rapidly it is necessary for a method of evaluation to consist of streamlined procedures and equipment specifically intended to gently handle test organisms.  We have developed a high through-put testing system built around the utilization of an aspirator (Wynn gun) that is constructed of readily obtainable materials and can be modified to handle a range of insects.  Our system has saved countless man-hours due to swifter preparation, implementation, and lower control mortality by comparison with systems where forceps are used for insect transfer.  In order to quickly put into service new insecticides and their application techniques, the implementation of this high through-put testing system and equipment should be given priority since it will greatly reduce the time spent in testing.


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