Bud moth on prunes: Comparative effectiveness of spray and dust as controls studied in tests

Borden, A; Madsen, H; Benedict, S

Bud moth on prunes: Comparative effectiveness of spray and dust as controls studied in tests

Authors

Arthur D. Borden
Harold F. Madsen
Stanley Benedict

Authors Affiliations

Arthur D. Borden is Lecturer in Entomology and Entomologist in the Experiment Station, Berkeley; Harold F. Madsen is Agricultural Extension Service Specialist in Entomology, Berkeley; Stanley Benedict is Laboratory Assistant, Division of Entomology, Berkeley.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 4(1):15-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v004n01p15. January 1950.

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Abstract

A technical experiment is covered by the following progress report. Users of organic phosphates, such as parathion, are urged to follow carefully established precautions for handling the material.

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