research article
Penetration of packaging films: Film materials used for food packaging tested for resistance to some common stored-product insects
authors
Paul D. Gerhardt, University of California, Riverside.
David L. Lindgren, University of California, Riverside.
publication information
California Agriculture 8(6):3-4. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v008n06p3.
author affiliations
Paul D. Gerhardt is Assistant Entomologist, University of California, Riverside. David L. Lindgren is Entomologist, University of California, Riverside.
abstract
Abstract not Available – first paragraph follows:
A nontransparent laminated film containing aluminum foil proved relatively resistant to insect penetration– but not insect proof–in tests of film materials used for packaging dried fruits, nuts, candies, cereals, grains, meats, cheese, and other food products.
author notes
This work was undertaken at the request of and in co-operation with the California Walnut Growers Association.
The above progress report is based on Research Project No. 1513.
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