Ash bug control: Timing of application of insecticide important

Usinger, R

Ash bug control: Timing of application of insecticide important

Author

Robert L. Usinger

Author Affiliations

Robert L. Usinger is Assistant Professor oj Entomology, and Assistant Entomologist in the Experiment Station, Berkeley.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 2(3):13-13. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n03p13. March 1948.

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Abstract

The most important insect enemies of the native Oregon Ash, and the commonly planted Arizona Ash, in California are plant bugs of the genus Neoborus and lace bugs of the genus Leptoypha.

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