Mass releases of wasps can reduce damage from codling moth

Mass releases of commercially produced Trichogramma wasps can be used to reduce damage from codling moth by 60% in walnut and pome fruit orchards in California. Results from field trials indicate that release rate and evenness of distribution are important factors influencing the effectiveness of wa...

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Main Authors: N Mills, C Pickel, S Mansfield, S McDougall, R Buchner, J Caprile - Emeritus, J Edstrom, R Elkins, J Hasey, K Kelley, B Krueger, B Olson, R Stocker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources 2000-11-01
Series:California Agriculture
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3733/ca.v054n06p22