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121Growing degree day — Growing degree days (GDD) are a heuristic tool in phenology. GDD are used by horticulturists and gardeners to predict the date that a flower will bloom or a crop reach maturity. In the absence of extreme conditions such as unseasonal drought or… …
122Mountain yellow-legged frog — Conservation status Endangered (IUCN 3 …
123Boll Weevil Eradication Program — The Boll Weevil Eradication Program is a program sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that has sought to eradicate the boll weevil in the cotton growing areas of the United States. It is one of the world s most… …
124Pesticide application — For related pages, see aerial application, sprayer, spraying and spray nozzle. Pesticide application is often highly inefficient, but practical efforts to improve the situation are rare; however, this may change with increased concerns about… …
125Ray F. Smith — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Smith. Ray F. Smith est un entomologiste américain, né le 20 janvier 1919 à Los Angeles et mort le 23 août 1999 à Lafayette (Californie). Diplômé à l’université de Berkeley, il est employé par celle ci en 1946 et …
126pollution — /peuh looh sheuhn/, n. 1. the act of polluting or the state of being polluted. 2. the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment: air pollution. [1350 1400; ME pollucioun ( < OF) < LL pollution , s. of pollutio… …
127Bed bug infestation — Bed bug bites Classification and external resources Typical bed bug bites. DiseasesDB 31777 …
128Rats in New York City — Like many densely populated areas, New York City has a prevalence of rats. Politicians and health authorities actively pursue policies and programs to manage the rat population. Contents 1 History 2 Prevalence 3 Behavior 4 …
