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1960. Pine shoot moth. Rhyacionia buoliana (Schiff.) living adult on mugo pine needle in Sellwood Lab. Portland, OR.
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1960. Northwest Forest Pest Action Council discusses European pine shoot moth problem in Oregon and Washington. L-R: Terrell, Furniss, Hopkins, Stark, Bjorkland, Kolbe, Lauterbach, Barnes, Rindt.
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1960. Entomologist Peter W. Orr examines ornamental mugho pine for European pine shoot moth. Portland, Oregon.
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1960. Entomologist Peter W. Orr examines mugho pine at City Nursery for European pine shoot moth. Portland, Oregon.
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1961. Danger signs are prominently displayed when Methyl Bromide is used as a fumigant. Danger sign is also displayed on chambers, which are constantly guarded during fumigation. Seattle European pine shoot moth fumigation project. Vuecrest, Bellevue, WA.
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1961. Fumiscope used for measuring methyl bromide concentrations - measures in ounces/1,000 cubic feet.
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1961. Set-up for measuring methyl bromide concentrations during fumigation. L-R: Fumiscope, inverter, and 12 volt battery.
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1961. Seattle European pine shoot moth fumigation project. Vuecrest Tract, Bellevue, Washington.
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1961. Methyl bromide warning sign. Seattle European pine shoot moth fumigation project. Vuecrest Tract, Bellevue, Washington.
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1961. Fumiscope, inverter, and storage (12 volt) battery. Direct current is converted to alternating current by inverter for fumiscope. Fumiscope measures gas density in pounds per 1,000 cubic feet. Seattle European pine shoot moth fumigation project.
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1961. Seattle European pine shoot moth fumigation project. Vuecrest Tract, Bellevue, Washington.
USDA Forest Service:
1961. Seattle European pine shoot moth fumigation project. Vuecrest Tract, Bellevue, Washington.
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1961. Seattle European pine shoot moth fumigation project. Vuecrest Tract, Bellevue, Washington.
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1961. Methyl bromide gas in 1 pound pressure cans being introduced into 12'x12'x14' chamber by Wayne Small. Plastic bag over the can prevents accidental leak from squirting operator. Seattle European pine shoot moth fumigation project. Bellevue, WA.
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1961. Moisture is blown from tree using an exhaust blower. Operated by Gerry Sabin. Seattle European pine shoot moth fumigation project. Vuecrest Tract, Bellevue, Washington.
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1961. A 5 foot chamber fumigation frame is being assembled by Wayne Small (left) and Hamilton. Seattle European pine shoot moth fumigation project. Vuecrest Tract, Bellevue, Washington.
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1961. Crew foreman Gerry Sabin using a portable blower to dry tree, 4'2" Scotch pine, before fumigation. Seattle European pine shoot moth fumigation project. Vuecrest Tract, Bellevue, Washington.
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1961. Specially constructed pickup box for full set of fumigation equipment designed by Wayne Small and built by the Seattle crew. Seattle European pine shoot moth fumigation project. Washington.
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1961. Setting up frames. Note pickup with equipment box designed and built by Wayne Small with help of the crew. Space is provided for complete set of fumigation equipment. Seattle European pine shoot moth fumigation project. Vuecrest, Bellevue, WA.
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1961. Foreman Gerry Sabin placing a ground sheet and rolling gussett which is clamped to make a gas-tight seal. Seattle European pine shoot moth fumigation project. Vuecrest Tract, Bellevue, Washington.
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1961. Fumigator Wayne Small rolling ground sheet and sidewall to make a gas-tight seal. Roll is clamped in place. Seattle European pine shoot moth fumigation project. Vuecrest Tract, Bellevue, Washington.
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1961. Fumigating Scotch pine on Shorewood Driver, Mercer Island, with a 12'x12'x14' chamber. Seattle European pine shoot moth fumigation project. Washington.
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1961. Gas analyzer (fumiscope) used to measure methyl bromide gas pressure in portable chamber during outdoor fumigation of European pine shoot moth.
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1961. Portable fumigation gas chamber used during outdoor fumigation of European pine shoot moth.
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1961. Crew setting up portable 1,000 cu. ft. fumigation chamber for experimental control of European pine shoot moth. Seattle, WA.
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1961. Gas applicator and volatilizer used for dispensing 1/2 pound and 1 pound amounts from cans of methyl bromide. European pine shoot moth control.
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1961. Gas analyzer (fumiscope) used to measure methyl bromide gas pressure in portable chamber during outdoor fumigation of European pine shoot moth.
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1961. Evacuation assembly and equipment used for fumigation chamber for Eureopean pine shoot moth.
USDA Forest Service:
1961. Evacuation assembly and equipment used for 5-foot fumigation chambers. European pine shoot moth control.
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1961. Fumigation chamber showing frame with bracing, tarpaulin jacket, and plastic tubing for gas introduction. Fumigation of European pine shoot moth.
