Spider mites on walnuts: Continued experiments in northern California groves indicate insect control program to keep mites in check

Michelbacher, A; Bacon, O

Spider mites on walnuts: Continued experiments in northern California groves indicate insect control program to keep mites in check

Authors

A. E. Michelbacher
O. G. Bacon

Authors Affiliations

A. E. Michelbacher is Associate Professor of Entomology, University of California College of Agriculture, Berkeley; O. G. Bacon is Assistant Professor of Entomology, University of California College of Agriculture, Berkeley.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 6(6):4-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v006n06p4. June 1952.

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Abstract

Spidier mite injury has increased during the past several years in northern California walnut groves.

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