Distribution of peach twig borer damage in peaches

Weakley, C; Kirsch, P; Zalorn, F

Distribution of peach twig borer damage in peaches

Authors

Craig V. Weakley
Philipp Kirsch
Frank G. Zalorn

Authors Affiliations

Craig V. Weakley was formerly Farm Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba counties; Philipp Kirsch is Field Development Manager, North America, Bio-control Ltd., Davis; Frank G. Zalom is Extension Integrated Pest Management Specialist, UC Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 44(1):9-11. DOI:10.3733/ca.v044n01p9. January 1990.

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Abstract

Damage to fruit by the peach twig borer was greatest late in the season and in the tops of trees at the orchard edges. Monitoring for damage should begin at least 4 weeks before harvest.

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