Codling moth control by release of radiation-sterilized moths in a pome fruit orchard and observations of other pests

Journal Article · Fri Aug 15 04:00:00 EDT 1975 · J. Econ. Entomol., v. 68, no. 4, pp. 555-560

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/68.4.555· OSTI ID:4156410

Proverbs, M D; Newton, J R; Logan, D M; Brinton, F E

Release of radiation-sterilized male and female Laspeyresia pomonella (L.) in a 40-ha pome fruit orchard from 1969-72 in the Similkameen Valley of British Columbia reduced the wild population of this pest to a very low level without causing serious problems in control of other apple and pear pests. Percent apples injured by codling moth larvae at harvest were 0.1 in 1968 (after 3 sprays of azinphosmethyl), and 0.05, 0.02, 0.007, and 0.001 from 1969-72. (auth)

• Research Organization: Agriculture Canada, Summerland, B. C.
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-33-007574
• OSTI ID: 4156410
• Journal Information: J. Econ. Entomol., v. 68, no. 4, pp. 555-560, Journal Name: J. Econ. Entomol., v. 68, no. 4, pp. 555-560; ISSN JEENA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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*CODLING MOTH-- BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
*FRUIT TREES-- PEST CONTROL
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