Ultra-low-volume spraying for control of porina caterpillar (Wiseana spp., Hepialidae)
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- 1 November 1969
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research
- Vol. 12 (4), 777-782
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00288233.1969.10421227
Abstract
In two field trials against porina caterpillar (Wiseana spp., Hepialidae) in pasture, ultra-low-volume (ULV) sprays of “Gardona” and fenitrothion gave results comparable to fenitrothion applied in 20 gal of water per acre. “Dursban” applied ULV was less effective.Keywords
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