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Exposure of a mixer-loader to insecticides applied to corn via a center-pivot irrigation system

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  1. Kentucky State University-CRS, Atwood Research Facility, 40601, Frankfort, Kentucky, USA

    M. E. Byers

  2. Environmental Programs, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, 68583, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

    S. T. Kamble

  3. Department of Entomology, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, 68583, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

    J. F. Witkowski & G. Echtenkamp

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Byers, M.E., Kamble, S.T., Witkowski, J.F. et al. Exposure of a mixer-loader to insecticides applied to corn via a center-pivot irrigation system. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 49, 58–65 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00193341

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