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peer-reviewed research article

Impact of now insecticides on mites in northern California almonds

authors

Marjorie A. Hoy, Department of Entomological Sciences, University of California, Berkeley.
Norman W. Ross, Norman W. Ross is Farm Advisors in Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties, respectively.
Don Rough, San Joaquin Counties, respectively.

publication information

California Agriculture 32(5):10-11. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v032n05p10. May 1978.

author affiliations

Marjorie A. Hoy is Assistant Professor and Assistant Entomologist, Department of Entomological Sciences, University of California, Berkeley. Norman W. Ross is Farm Advisors in Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties, respectively. ;

abstract

The use of NOW insecticides in northern California almond orchards can increase pest mite populations significantly.

author notes

Charles Wu and John Sorenson, Gradvate Students at UC, Berkeley, provided valued assistance. This research was supported by a grant from the Almond Board of California Almond growers cooperated and permitted use of their orchards. Mr. George Post of Agricultural Farm Advisors, Inc., Yuba City, assisted in the project.


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