Calag Archive

July 1982
Volume 36, Number 7

Peer-reviewed research and review articles

by Marjorie A. Hoy

Abstract

This adaptable, aggressive pest has turned up in several California areas. The caterpillar, a voracious feeder on oaks and other shade and forest trees, can defoliate millions of acres. (Photo by Mike Pendrak, US. Department of Agriculture)

This pest of forest and shade trees has invaded California in the past and may become a periodic problem.

Single citrus budwood treatment against insects and mites

by Harold S. Elmer, O. L. Brawner, Raoul F. Gonzales, Darwin R. Atkin

Abstract

Citrus budwood releases may now be made insectand mite-free using one dipping solution.

On-farm alcohol fuel production

by Mark Meo, Scott Sachs

Abstract

At recent prices, alcohol fuel produced on a hypothetical 1,200-acre California farm would cost more per gallon than petroleum fuel.

Controlling ants in almond orchards

by Wilbur O. Reil, Lynette B. Beurmann, Clarence S. Davis, Walter J. Bentley, Eileen L. Paine, Mario Viveros

Abstract

Soil-applied chemicals controlled pavement ant and southern fire ant, which have been causing increasing damage to almond crops.

Polyculture cropping has advantages

by Stephen R. Gliessman, Miguel A. Altieri

Abstract

Interplanting of crops or allowing a limited weed population within the field may improve yields by reducing insect damage.

Mixing crops and letting some weeds grow reduced pest insects and encouraged their natural enemies.

Growing with Master Gardeners

by James I. Grieshop

Abstract

Volunteers enter this popular program mainly to gain knowledge and skills, but give much in return.

The program attracts more volunteers than can be trained.

Black cutworm pheromone trapping in strawberries

by Stephen L. Clement, Edgar D. Show, Michael O. Way

Abstract

Developed for corn pest management, pheromone traps monitor black cutworm moth in strawberries.

A pheromone trap developed in the Corn Belt has found a place in southern California strawberry pest management.

Factors affecting California sugarbeet yields

by Henry N. Wallace, Hoy F. Carman

Abstract

New seed varieties are responsible for most of the sugarbeet yield increases in recent years.

News and opinion

No time for separatism

by Lowell N. Lewis

Peer-reviewed research and review articles

The gypsy moth here again

by Marjorie A. Hoy

Abstract

This pest of forest and shade trees has invaded California in the past and may become a periodic problem.

Single citrus budwood treatment against insects and mites

by Harold S. Elmer, O. L. Brawner, Raoul F. Gonzales, Darwin R. Atkin

Abstract

Citrus budwood releases may now be made insectand mite-free using one dipping solution.

On-farm alcohol fuel production

by Mark Meo, Scott Sachs

Abstract

At recent prices, alcohol fuel produced on a hypothetical 1,200-acre California farm would cost more per gallon than petroleum fuel.

Controlling ants in almond orchards

by Wilbur O. Reil, Lynette B. Beurmann, Clarence S. Davis, Walter J. Bentley, Eileen L. Paine, Mario Viveros

Abstract

Soil-applied chemicals controlled pavement ant and southern fire ant, which have been causing increasing damage to almond crops.

Polyculture cropping has advantages

by Stephen R. Gliessman, Miguel A. Altieri

Abstract

Interplanting of crops or allowing a limited weed population within the field may improve yields by reducing insect damage.

Mixing crops and letting some weeds grow reduced pest insects and encouraged their natural enemies.

Growing with Master Gardeners

by James I. Grieshop

Abstract

Volunteers enter this popular program mainly to gain knowledge and skills, but give much in return.

The program attracts more volunteers than can be trained.

Black cutworm pheromone trapping in strawberries

by Stephen L. Clement, Edgar D. Show, Michael O. Way

Abstract

Developed for corn pest management, pheromone traps monitor black cutworm moth in strawberries.

A pheromone trap developed in the Corn Belt has found a place in southern California strawberry pest management.

Factors affecting California sugarbeet yields

by Henry N. Wallace, Hoy F. Carman

Abstract

New seed varieties are responsible for most of the sugarbeet yield increases in recent years.