peer-reviewed research article
Improved sampling for spider mites on Imperial Valley cotton
authors
Judith A. Mollet, University of California
Vahram Sevacherian, University of California
publication information
California Agriculture 38(9):28-30. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v038n09p28.
author affiliations
Judith A. Mollet is Research Assistant, Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside. Vahram Sevacherian is Associate Professor, Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside.
abstract
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In sampling for spider mites on cotton, time limitations are important, especially when Tetranychus cinnabarinus (Boisduval) populations can reach levels exceeding tens of thousands per plant. Counting all Tetranychus spp. on a single cotton leaf often requires an hour or more. Consequently, few researchers or pest control advisors take the time for careful sampling.
author notes
The authors thank the following for their assistance: Dr. John T. Trumble, Dr. Gregory P. Walker, Ralph M. Hannibal, and Sankung Sagnia.
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