Year: 1987
Type: article
Abstract: Greenhouse grown crotons, 6-7 inches high were artificially infested with twospotted spider mites. The plants were grown in 6 inch pots that were evenly spaced on a greenhouse bench. Treatments were replicated 5 times in a RCB design. The plants were sprayed until runoff with a Gilmore all-purpose hand sprayer. A surfactant* was added to each treatment. Applications were made on 25 Jul, 29 Jul, and 5 Aug. Spider mite infestations were evaluated 3 days after each treatment except after the third treatment where the plants were checked at 3 and 10 DAT. Infestations were determined by examining 2 leaves per plant and counting the number of live spider mites per leaf. The leaves were chilled prior to inspection.
Source: Arthropod management tests
Authors: Ken Pinkston, Richard Payne, Jodie Gladin, Richard Price, Mary Ann Schwartz
Institution: Oklahoma State University
Language: English
Subfield: Insect Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $300
OpenAlex ID: W4231944133