Apple pest management

In this chapter a case history of an apple pest complex and management system is presented. Annual key pests, periodic key pests, induced secondary pests, natural control features, and factors affecting the population dynamics of each group are discussed. Successes and problems in developing and imp...

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Published in:Environmental science & technology 1982-01, p.465-498
Main Author: Croft, BA
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
biological control
Insecta
integrated control
Malus
pests
reviews
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Summary:In this chapter a case history of an apple pest complex and management system is presented. Annual key pests, periodic key pests, induced secondary pests, natural control features, and factors affecting the population dynamics of each group are discussed. Successes and problems in developing and implementing nonchemical tactics and integrating pesticides and biological controls are reviewed.
ISSN:0013-936X