Shot-hole borer control problem one of management

Smith, L

Shot-hole borer control problem one of management

Author

Leslie M. Smith

Author Affiliations

Leslie M. Smith is Associate Professor of Entomology and Associate Entomologist in the Experiment Station, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 1(12):1-3. DOI:10.3733/ca.v001n12p1e. November 1947.

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Abstract

Late in the fall, in dry years, trees injured by the shot-hole borer are bedecked with large masses of gum which have been accumulating throughout the summer. The gum masses reach their greatest total just at the start of the fall rains.

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