Ornamental plants: New mite control chemical promising but more tests required

Pritchard, A; Beer, R

Ornamental plants: New mite control chemical promising but more tests required

Authors

A. Earl Pritchard
Robert E. Beer

Authors Affiliations

A. Earl Pritchard is Assistant Professor of Entomology and Assistant Entomologist in the Experiment Station, Berkeley; Robert E. Beer is Research Assistant, Division of Entomology and Parasitology, in the Experiment Station, Berkeley.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 3(4):13-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v003n04p13. April 1949.

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Abstract

The use of DMC— di-(p-chlorophenyl) methyl carbinol—cannot be recommended, particularly with regard to control of the cyclamen mite, until further experience is gained concerning its effectiveness and the tolerance of plants.

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