Evaluation of sampling methodology for determining the phenology, relative density, and dispersion of western flower thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in nectarine orchards

Journal of Economic Entomology

Volumn 93, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 494-502

  Pearsall, Isobel A ^a,b   Myers, Judith H ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   (Canada)

^b PACIFIC BIOLOGICAL STATION   (Canada)

Author keywords

Dispersion; Frankliniella occidentalis; Nectarines; Sampling methodology; Stonefruit integrated pest management; Western flower thrips

Indexed keywords

ANIMAL; ARTICLE; FRUIT; INSECT; POPULATION DENSITY;

ANIMALS; FRUIT; INSECTS; POPULATION DENSITY;

EID: 0034167480     PISSN: 00220493     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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