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Pesticides in the environment and their effects on wildlife. The proceedings of an Advanced Study Institute sponsored by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Monks Wood Experimental Station, England, 1-14 July 1965.

Published online: 03 Jul 1967

Authors: Moore, N. W.

Content type: Conference proceedings

The 33 papers read at this meeting are presented, all with summaries in French and German. The following are among those of concern to economic entomo...

Effect of an organophosphorus insecticide on brain cholinesterase activity in white-throated sparrows exposed to aerial forest spraying.

Published online: 01 Jan 1983

Authors: Busby, D. G. & Pearce, P. A. & Garrity, N. R. & Reynolds, L. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Brain cholinesterase (ChE) inhibition and fenitrothion residues were determined in white-throated sparrows (Zonotrichia albicollis) that had been expo...

Do wood-pigeons avoid pesticide-treated cereal seed?

Published online: 08 Jul 1999

Authors: McKay, H. V. & Prosser, P. J. & Hart, A. D. M. & Langton, S. D. & Jones, A. & McCoy, C. & Chandler-Morris, S. A. & Pascual, J. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Pesticides applied to seeds before sowing may present a high risk to seed-eating birds. Some of these chemicals are highly toxic but are avoided by ca...