Insect pathogen "Bt" controls peach twig borer on fruits and almonds
Early season sprays of the insect pathogen Bacillus thuringiensis, or "Bt," were applied to peaches and almonds to determine efficacy against peach twig borer (PTB). Data indicates one or two Bt treatments during bloom are as effective as a dormant organo-phosphate plus oil spray for PTB c...
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Language: | English |
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University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
1993-09-01
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Series: | California Agriculture |
Online Access: | http://calag.ucanr.edu/archive/?article=ca.v047n05p4 |