Red mite on pears: New acaricides included in early spray tests for control of European red mite

Madsen, H

Red mite on pears: New acaricides included in early spray tests for control of European red mite

Author

Harold F. Madsen

Author Affiliations

Harold F. Madsen is Assistant Entomologist, University of California, Berkeley.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 10(2):8-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v010n02p8. February 1956.

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Abstract

Prebloom spray treatment against the overwintering eggs of European red mite on pears reduced populations and prevented an early season build-up. Thus far, Genite-923 is the only material which has given consistent control—at a dosage of 1% pints of 50% emulsion per 100 gallons—combined with lime-sulfur or organic fungicides regularly used for pear scab control.

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