Control of Cuban Laurel Thrips on Ficus Nitida, Gardena, Calif., 1987

Abstract Cuban laurel thrips feeding on young Ficus nitida leaves cause the leaves to discolor and roll into a leaf gall. All galls were stripped from container-grown trees prior to treatment. Treatments were applied when new galls appeared, 29 May. Galled leaves were counted at 2-wk intervals follo...

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Published inInsecticide and acaricide tests Vol. 13; no. 1; p. 357
Main Authors Robb, Karen L., Paine, Timothy D., Malinoski, Mary K., Virzi, Judy K., Parrella, Michael P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.01.1988
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Summary:Abstract Cuban laurel thrips feeding on young Ficus nitida leaves cause the leaves to discolor and roll into a leaf gall. All galls were stripped from container-grown trees prior to treatment. Treatments were applied when new galls appeared, 29 May. Galled leaves were counted at 2-wk intervals following treatment. All galled leaves were removed after 8 wk, returned to the laboratory, and checked for eggs, immatures, and adults.
ISSN:0276-3656
DOI:10.1093/iat/13.1.357