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Journal of Microwave Power
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Ovicidal Levels of 2.45 GHz Electromagnetic
Energy for the Southern Corn Rootworm [PDF] |
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E. Fanslow, J.J. Tollefson and
J.C. Owens 1975 10 3 321-325 |
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Abstract Eggs of southern corn rootworm
(Diabrotica undecimpunctata
howardi Barber) were subjected to electromagnetic
energy at 2.45 GHz in slotted waveguide applicators to determine ovicidal threshold levels. Ovicidal
levels at different intensities and exposure times are presented. Infrared
measurements of temperature changes and estimates of the heating produced at
the microwave levels used led to the conclusion that the ovicidal
mechanism is primarily thermal. |
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