The beet armyworm in floricultural crops

Yoshida, H; Parrella, M

The beet armyworm in floricultural crops

Authors

Harvey A. Yoshida
Michael P. Parrella

Authors Affiliations

Harvey A. Yoshida is a graduate student, University of California, Riverside; Michael P. Parrella is Associate Professor of Entomology, Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 41(3):13-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v041n03p13. March 1987.

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Abstract

Common in field and vegetable crops, the beet armyworm has invaded flower crops. It's hard to control with insecticides and can quickly build resistance. Microbial insecticides may be an effective alternative.

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