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New purple scale parasite: A second natural enemy of citrus pest established in California may be effective in low host infestations
Author
Stanley E. FlandersAuthor Affiliations
Stanley E. Flanders is Professor of Biological Control, University of California College of Agriculture, Riverside.Publication Information
Hilgardia 6(5):10-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v006n05p10. May 1952.
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Abstract
A second natural enemy of purple scale on citrus is established in California.
Flanders S. 1952. New purple scale parasite: A second natural enemy of citrus pest established in California may be effective in low host infestations. Hilgardia 6(5):10-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v006n05p10
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