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The Effect of Population Density on Fecundity in Insects

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2012

K. E. F. Watt
K. E. F. Watt
Affiliation:
Statistical Research Services, Research Branch, Department of Agriculture Ottawa
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Four steps are necessary in constructing and utilizing a mathematical model for control of a specific insect pest. First, a large volume of field data must be collected according to a plan which is sound from both statistical and biological points of view (Morris, 1955). Secondly, a suitable procedure for developing component parts of the whole model and fitting these together must be developed (Watt, ms.). Thirdly, after exhaustive study of available data and testing of equations against these data we must determine the appropriate form of equation to express the action of each type of phenomenon governing dynamics of the pest population. This paper and other in the series (e.g., Watt, 1959) are designed to obtain such formulations. Which phenomena are worthy of smdv for a given pest species will become clear through mathematical analysis of life-table data of the type collected by Morris and Miller (1954). Finally, parameter values are obtained from the data and the equations are manipulated io determine optimum control practices, using methods outlined by Watt (ms.).

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The Canadian Entomologist , Volume 92 , Issue 9 , September 1960 , pp. 674 - 695
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Copyright © Entomological Society of Canada 1960

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