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IRLCS, 1955–1958: Three Years of Development and Progress in Controlling the Red Locust, Nomadacris septemfasciata

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The activities, working conditions and progress of the International Red Locust Control Service during the mid-1950s are outlined. Research programmes and results are summarised.

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Les activités, les conditions de travail et les acquis du Service International de la Lutte contre le Criquet Rouge durant les années 1950 sont mis en exergue. Les programmes de recherche et les résultats y relatifs sont résumés.

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Carnegie, A.J.M. IRLCS, 1955–1958: Three Years of Development and Progress in Controlling the Red Locust, Nomadacris septemfasciata. Int J Trop Insect Sci 19, 301–306 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1017/S1742758400018920

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