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The pink bollworm: Insect pest of cotton thrives in dry climates and is difficult to control by application of insecticides
Author
Gordon L. SmithAuthor Affiliations
Gordon L. Smith is Assistant Entomologist in Entomology and Phraseology, University of California College of Agriculture, Berkeley.Publication Information
Hilgardia 6(2):11-11. DOI:10.3733/ca.v006n02p11. February 1952.
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Abstract
The pink bollworm is the most serious insect threat to the production of cotton in California.
Smith G. 1952. The pink bollworm: Insect pest of cotton thrives in dry climates and is difficult to control by application of insecticides. Hilgardia 6(2):11-11. DOI:10.3733/ca.v006n02p11
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