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Walnut aphid studies in 1955: Experimental systemic aphicide OMPA has outstanding promise but more studies needed before release for commercial use
Authors
A. E. MichelbacherEarl Oatman
Authors Affiliations
A. E. Michelbacher is Associate Professor of Entomology, University of California, Berkeley; Earl Oatman is Research Assistant, University of California, Berkeley.Publication Information
Hilgardia 10(3):9-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v010n03p9. March 1956.
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Abstract
The 1955 infestations of the walnut aphid were exceedingly severe in certain areas, such as Linden. By early May, the average number of aphids found—on the next to the terminal leaflets—in some orchards exceeded 50.
Michelbacher A, Oatman E. 1956. Walnut aphid studies in 1955: Experimental systemic aphicide OMPA has outstanding promise but more studies needed before release for commercial use. Hilgardia 10(3):9-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v010n03p9
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