Controlling Russian wheat aphid in California

Orloff, S; Stern, V

Controlling Russian wheat aphid in California

Authors

Steve B. Orloff
Vernon M. Stern

Authors Affiliations

Steve B. Orloff High Desert Farm Advisor for Cooperative Extension, serving Los Angeles and San Bemardino counties; Vernon M. Stern is Professor of Entomology, Department of Entomology, UC Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 45(1):6-8. DOI:10.3733/ca.v045n01p6. January 1991.

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Abstract

The Russian wheat aphid is spreading rapidly through California. The pest injects a powerful, growth-inhibiting toxin into grain plants. Without insecticide treatment, crop losses can be severe.

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