Aerial Bombardment Ordered To Eradicate Moth Invader
Biosecurity authorities have ordered tonnes of pesticide for a $5 million aerial bombardment to eradicate a pest moth which appears to be spreading out of control. AUCKLAND 23/10/2001 - Biosecurity authorities have ordered tonnes of pesticide for ... [... more]
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Tube spiders
Tube spiders are large brown, burrowing spiders (body length 15 - 25 mm). They are unexceptional apart from their remarkable habit of building aerial tubes that extend their burrows well above the ground. Tube spiders are large brown, burrowing ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Carroll V. Glines
General Doolittle is a giant of the twentieth century. He did it all. As a stunt pilot, he thrilled the world with his aerial acrobatics. As a scientist, he pioneered the development of modern aviation technology. James Doolittle and Carroll V. ... [... more]
Random House |
James Doolittle
General Doolittle is a giant of the twentieth century. He did it all. As a stunt pilot, he thrilled the world with his aerial acrobatics. As a scientist, he pioneered the development of modern aviation technology. James Doolittle and Carroll V. ... [... more]
Random House |
Random House / Authors / John Weal
This volume tells the story of the daylight air battles over Germany through the eyes of the Bf 109 aces involved. It traces the development of the aerial defence of the Reich from its small beginnings to arguably the most savage and costliest ... [... more]
Random House |
David Thorn
Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors rise to Britain's defense by taking to the skies . . . not aboard aircraft but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons. When HMS Reliant captures a French ... [... more]
Random House |
English ivy (Hedera helix)
English ivy climbs up tree trunks, clinging by small clusters of aerial roots to the bark, unlike most climbers which have twining stems or tendrils. It has 3 lobed leaves, which are thin-textured and only slightly glossy, often with a slight ... [... more]
Eurobodalla Shire Council |
Madeira vine or Lamb's Tail (Anredera cordifolia)
A large vine with rather fleshy, glossy, slightly heart shaped leaves, and long pendulous spikes of tiny cream flowers. Seed is probably not formed in southern Australia. The plant grows from large underground tubers. It also forms aerial tubers ... [... more]
Eurobodalla Shire Council |
Three Face Prosecution After Spray Operation Damages Crops
Three people are facing prosecution by Northland Regional Council after $300,000 of crops in Kerikeri was allegedly damaged and a stream was contaminated by aerial spraydrift. AUCKLAND 09/04/2003 - Three people are facing prosecution by Northland ... [... more]
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HortNews - Community's Right To Know Should Be Set In Law
Conflict between biosecurity officials trying to eradicate the painted apple moth in Auckland and residents concerned over potential effects of aerial sprays has signalled the need for a law change, an environmental campaigner says. WELLINGTON ... [... more]
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HortNews - Moth Pest Programme Delayed
An aerial spray programme to eradicate a pest moth in West Auckland has been delayed a month. AUCKLAND 6/11/2001 - An aerial spray programme to eradicate a pest moth in West Auckland has been delayed a month. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry ... [... more]
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HortNews - MAF Seeks Webworm Blitz Permission
The agency in charge of aerial pest spraying wants a free hand to blitz a huge area of Auckland, getting special permission to spray the city's parks and reserves from the air for the fall webworm moth. AUCKLAND 12/04/2005 - The agency in charge ... [... more]
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