Chrysanthemum pests: New chemicals promising against two-spotted spider mite and aphids

Pritchard, A; Sciaroni, R

Chrysanthemum pests: New chemicals promising against two-spotted spider mite and aphids

Authors

A. Earl Pritchard
R. H. Sciaroni

Authors Affiliations

A. Earl Pritchard is Assistant Professor of Entomology, University of California College of Agriculture, Berkeley; R. H. Sciaroni is Farm Advisor, San Mateo County, University of California College of Agriculture.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 5(4):10-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v005n04p10. April 1951.

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Abstract

The two-spotted spider mite is a constant threat to chrysanthemums–especially under cloth-house conditions in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties where nearly two millon dollars worth are grown annually.

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