Fruit tree leaf roller: This year's infestation indicates need for next year's spring treatment against fast-spreading citrus pest

Atkins, L

Fruit tree leaf roller: This year's infestation indicates need for next year's spring treatment against fast-spreading citrus pest

Author

Laurence E. Atkins

Author Affiliations

E. Laurence Atkins, Ir., is Assistant Specialist in Entomology, University of California College of Agriculture, Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 6(6):5-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v006n06p5. June 1952.

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Abstract

Damage by the fruit tree leaf roller is held to a minimum if an effective insecticide—DDT, DDD, parathion, or EPN—is applied seven to 14 days after egg hatching begins.

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