Spider mite control: Acaricides show selectivity on apples and pears in northern California

Borden, A; Madsen, H

Spider mite control: Acaricides show selectivity on apples and pears in northern California

Authors

Arthur D. Borden
Harold F. Madsen

Authors Affiliations

Arthur D. Borden is Lecturer in Entomology, University of California College of Agriculture, Berkeley; Harold F. Madsen is Extension Entomologist, University of California College of Agriculture, Berkeley.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 5(3):6-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v005n03p6. March 1951.

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Abstract

Control of spider mites attacking the foliage of apples and pears is one of the most important pest control problems that confronts the northern California orchardist. Though much attention has been given to this problem by field research men and many new acaricides have been available for field tests, a satisfactory control has not been obtained in many orchards.

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