Shows a number of insect pests close-up in the laboratory. Outlines the success with which they have been controlled by their natural enemies and by the use of virus diseases. Suitable for secondary years 7-12.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
503418
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Insect pests - Biological control
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Pests
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Pests
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)