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Mealybugs on pears: Biological control by utilizing natural enemies
Author
Richard L. DouttAuthor Affiliations
Richard L. Doutt is Junior Entomologist, Division oj Biological Control, Experiment Station, Berkeley.Publication Information
Hilgardia 2(3):6-6. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n03p6. March 1948.
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Abstract
Mealybugs usually are susceptible to biological control.
Doutt R. 1948. Mealybugs on pears: Biological control by utilizing natural enemies. Hilgardia 2(3):6-6. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n03p6
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