Natural enemies of Russian wheat aphid identified in California

Natural enemies of Russian wheat aphid identified in California

A survey of natural enemies of Russian wheat aphid conducted over several growing seasons reveals a complex of predators and parasites attacking this pest in California cereal fields. Because of environmental and economic considerations, unilateral use of insecticides is not a sound management strat...

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Published in:California agriculture (Berkeley, Calif.) Vol. 47; no. 6
Main Authors: J Bernal, D González, E Natwick, J Loya, R León-Lopez, W Bendixen
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources 01-11-1993
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Summary:A survey of natural enemies of Russian wheat aphid conducted over several growing seasons reveals a complex of predators and parasites attacking this pest in California cereal fields. Because of environmental and economic considerations, unilateral use of insecticides is not a sound management strategy against this pest. A number of promising natural enemies have been imported and are now being reared for release in California cereal fields. These natural enemies may augment the effectiveness of those already present in California.
ISSN:0008-0845
2160-8091