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Control of spider mites on dent corn in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta

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Oscar G. Bacon , University of California
Torrey Lyons
R. S. Baskett

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California Agriculture 17(7):8-10.

Published July 01, 1963

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Damaging populations of spider mites in Delta field corn are most effectively controlled when acaricides are applied before injury occurs to leaves above the 3-foot level on the plants. Premature drying of the corn foliage, caused by mite infestations, reduces grain yields by increasing stalk breakage, lowering moisture content of grain at harvest and causing kernel shrinkage. Mite control has increased grain yields by 100 to 2,500 pounds per acre in recent tests. This is a progress report of experimental work and growers should contact their farm advisors or read current pesticide control bulletins for specific recommendations on mite control.

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Control of spider mites on dent corn in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta

Oscar G. Bacon, Torrey Lyons, R. S. Baskett
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Control of spider mites on dent corn in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta

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Share using any of the popular social networks Share by sending an email Print article

Authors

Oscar G. Bacon , University of California
Torrey Lyons
R. S. Baskett

Publication Information

California Agriculture 17(7):8-10.

Published July 01, 1963

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Author Affiliations show

Abstract

Damaging populations of spider mites in Delta field corn are most effectively controlled when acaricides are applied before injury occurs to leaves above the 3-foot level on the plants. Premature drying of the corn foliage, caused by mite infestations, reduces grain yields by increasing stalk breakage, lowering moisture content of grain at harvest and causing kernel shrinkage. Mite control has increased grain yields by 100 to 2,500 pounds per acre in recent tests. This is a progress report of experimental work and growers should contact their farm advisors or read current pesticide control bulletins for specific recommendations on mite control.

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