Introduction to simulation and SLAM II (2nd ed.)
Introduction to simulation and SLAM II (2nd ed.)
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A simulation model is described and used to investigate the potential for controlling the tobacco budworm through hybrid sterilization. The results indicated that high levels of population control appear feasible with relatively large release ratios. However, driving population levels to zero may be ruled out by such factors as different egg laying capabilities between budworm and backcross moths and by in-migration of budworm moths. A general SLAM insect model is also described and developed which may be of value to other researchers studying population dynamics. The authors were well satisfied with the capabilities of SLAM.