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New controls investigated for vine mealybug
Authors
Kent M. DaaneWalter J. Bentley
Vaughn M. Walton
Raksha Malakar-Kuenen
Jocelyn G. Millar
Chuck A. Ingels
Ed A. Weber
Carmen Gispert
Publication Information
Hilgardia 60(1):31-38. DOI:10.3733/ca.v060n01p31. January 2006.
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Abstract
The vine mealybug is a newly invasive pest that has spread throughout California's extensive grape-growing regions. Researchers are investigating new control tools to be used in combination with or as an alternative to standard organophosphate insecticide controls. Insect growth regulators and nicotine-based insecticides provide good alternative pesticides for use in some vineyards. Ongoing studies on the augmentative release of natural enemies and mating disruption also show promise, but commercial products are not yet available to growers.
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