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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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: William W. Barnett, John Edstrom, Richard Coviello, Frank Zalom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources 1993-09-01
Series:California Agriculture
Online Access:http://calag.ucanr.edu/archive/?article=ca.v047n05p4