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Reflective mulches foil insects

California Agriculture > Volume 33 > Number 7  > research article 

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Nick Toscano , Extension Entomologist
Jeff Wyman, Entomology and Assistant Entomologist
Ken Kido, UC Riverside
Hunter Johnson, UC Riverside
Keith Mayberry, Imperial County

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California Agriculture 33(7):17-19.

Published July 01, 1979

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Use of reflective mulches (aluminum-coated paper and white polyethylene plastic) has been successful in deceiving aphids that would transmit watermelon mosaic virus to summer squash. Mineral oil sprays applied to foliage also prevent aphids from inoculating plants with virus.

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Reflective mulches foil insects

Nick Toscano, Jeff Wyman, Ken Kido, Hunter Johnson, Keith Mayberry
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Reflective mulches foil insects

California Agriculture > Volume 33 > Number 7  > research article 

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< Previous | Table of Contents | Next >

Share using any of the popular social networks Share by sending an email Print article
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Authors

Nick Toscano , Extension Entomologist
Jeff Wyman, Entomology and Assistant Entomologist
Ken Kido, UC Riverside
Hunter Johnson, UC Riverside
Keith Mayberry, Imperial County

Publication Information

California Agriculture 33(7):17-19.

Published July 01, 1979

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Author Affiliations show

Summary

Use of reflective mulches (aluminum-coated paper and white polyethylene plastic) has been successful in deceiving aphids that would transmit watermelon mosaic virus to summer squash. Mineral oil sprays applied to foliage also prevent aphids from inoculating plants with virus.

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Full text is available in PDF.

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