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research article

Chrysanthemum pests: New chemicals promising against two-spotted spider mite and aphids

authors

A. Earl Pritchard, University of California College of Agriculture
R. H. Sciaroni, University of California College of Agriculture

publication information

California Agriculture 5(4):10-12. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v005n04p10. April 1951.

Summary

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The two-spotted spider mite is a constant threat to chrysanthemums–especially under cloth-house conditions in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties where nearly two millon dollars worth are grown annually.

author affiliations

A. Earl Pritchard is Assistant Professor of Entomology, University of California College of Agriculture, Berkeley. R. H. Sciaroni is Farm Advisor, San Mateo County, University of California College of Agriculture.

author notes

The above Progress Report is based on Research Project No. 1318.