Clover seed chalcid in alfalfa: No effective chemical control measures yet available for use against insect causing heavy losses to alfalfa seed growers

Riley, W; Sarquis, A; Bacon, O; Burton, V

Clover seed chalcid in alfalfa: No effective chemical control measures yet available for use against insect causing heavy losses to alfalfa seed growers

Authors

Walter D. Riley
Armen V. Sarquis
Oscar G. Bacon
Vernon E. Burton

Authors Affiliations

Walter D. Riley is Principal Laboratory Technician in Entomology, University of California, Davis; Armen V. Sarquis is Farm Advisor, Fresno County, University of California; Oscar G. Bacon is Associate Professor of Entomology, University of California, Davis; Vernon E. Burton is Farm Advisor, Kern County, University of California.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 13(7):7-7. DOI:10.3733/ca.v013n07p7. July 1959.

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Abstract

A tiny wasp, the clover seed chalcid– Bruchophagus gibbus (Boh.)–is of increasing importance as a major pest in central California alfalfa seed producing areas. The insect has long been known in California and its damage has been particularly severe in the southern desert regions.

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