Effectiveness of integrated control programs against pests on agricultural crops

Smith, R; Van den Bosch, R; Hagen, K; Stern, V

Effectiveness of integrated control programs against pests on agricultural crops

Authors

Ray F. Smith
Robert Van den Bosch
Kenneth S. Hagen
Vernon M. Stern

Authors Affiliations

Ray F. Smith is Professor of Entomology, University of California, Berkeley; Robert van den Bosch is Associate Entomologist in Biological Control, University of California, Riverside; Kenneth S. Hagen is Associate Entomologist in Biological Control, University of California, Berkeley; Vernon M. Stern is Assistant Entomologist, University of California, Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 14(9):7-8. DOI:10.3733/ca.v014n09p7. September 1960.

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Abstract

Integrated pest control programs combine and integrate natural control factors and chemical treatments. Chemical control is used when necessary but in a manner planned to be the least disruptive to control by predators, parasites, and diseases attacking pests of agricultural crops.

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