Rummel, Don 1975-06-27
Dr. Don Rummel discusses methods of controlling the boll weevil population.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Don Rummel
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 27, 1975
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Personal history,
Work on boll weevil problem,
History of boll weevils in Texas,
Reason for late arrival in West Texas,
Movement northward,
Impact on cotton industry,
Control of boll weevils,
Chemical insecticides,
Current eradication program explained,
Contributions of Dr. Jim Brazzel.
Tape 1, Side 2: Key figures in boll weevil program,
Coordination of boll weevil suppression program,
Use of Malathion as insecticide,
Aerial application,
Reclamation of old cotton producing lands,
Pheromone explained,
Weevil entrapment described.
Range Dates: ?-1975
Bulk Dates: 1975
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