Researchers use oxygenated phosphine fumigation to control insect pests
Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 04:30
in Biology & Nature
A fumigant called phosphine is more effective at controlling insects when it's combined with oxygen, according to findings by a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist. The oxygen-phosphine combination could be an environmentally friendly alternative to methyl bromide for combating pests on harvested fruits and vegetables.