Biological Control of the Alfalfa Weevil¹ in Massachusetts²

Author: MILLER, MITCHEL C.

Source: Journal of Economic Entomology, Volume 63, Number 2, April 1970 , pp. 440-443(4)

Publisher: Entomological Society of America

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Abstract:

Studies of Hypera postica (Gyllenhal) larval populations in Hampshire County from 1965 through 1968 for parasite activity revealed increases in the duration and magnitude of parasitism by Balhyplecles curculionis (Thomson) and decreases by Tetrastichus incertus (Ratzeburg). Neither parasite, either singly or in combination, appears capable of preventing damage. Similar results were found in other Massachusetts counties.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 1970-04-01

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Journal of Economic Entomology is published bimonthly in February, April, June, August, October, and December. The journal publishes articles on the economic significance of insects and is divided into the following sections: apiculture & social insects; arthropods in relation to plant disease; forum; insecticide resistance and resistance management; ecotoxicology; biological and microbial control; ecology and behavior; sampling and biostatistics; household and structural insects; medical entomology; molecular entomology; veterinary entomology; forest entomology; horticultural entomology; field and forage crops, and small grains; stored-product; commodity treatment and quarantine entomology; and plant resistance. In addition to research papers, Journal of Economic Entomology publishes Letters to the Editor, interpretive articles in a Forum section, Short Communications, Rapid Communications, and Book Reviews.
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