VIRUS CALLED 'SILVER BULLET' FOR BROWN-TAIL MOTHS

From: Portland Press Herald (Maine) | Date: May 3, 2002| Author: DENNIS HOEY | Copyright information


Portland Press Herald (Maine)

05-03-2002

Scientists say the baculovirus, to be applied in Harpswell this month, does not harm humans or lobsters.

Portland Press Herald (Maine)
Friday, May 3, 2002
Edition: Final
Section: FRONT
Page: 1A
By DENNIS HOEY Staff Writer

HARPSWELL-- Scientists say they have isolated a virus that is capable of nearly eradicating the brown-tail moth, a pesky insect that has infested Casco Bay towns for more th...

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