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Creator:: Nebeker, T. Evan
Abstract:: A population of the Douglas-fir cone moth, Barbara colfaxiana (Kft. ), was studied on the Buckhead Seed Production Area, Oakridge, Oregon, during 1971 and 1972. A method of estimating cone and insect populations is presented. Factors contributing to the mortality of B. colfaxiana are discussed, with resinosis being the critical...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: for Privacy Dean of Graduate School Date thesis is presented August 29, 1973 Typed by Mildred N

Creator:: Hollingsworth, Craig Stephen
Abstract:: A pest management program for Tetranychus urticae Koch in Oregon peppermint was developed based on studies of sampling, plant phenology, population dynamics and damage thresholds. A sample size of 45 leaves provided a confidence level of 90% and a confidence interval of 50%. Estimation of the sample mean was based...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: education. I also thank my committee, N.H. Anderson, W.C. Denison, R. Garren, D., Faulkenberry and G.W

Creator:: Undurraga O., Jaime M.
Abstract:: Larval mortality of leafcutting bee, Megachile pacifica (Panzer) (= rotundata (F.)), is high, usually exceeding 50%. Parasites and predators are not a limiting factor in the survival of the progeny. The disease chalk brood has been an important mortality factor since 1974. Inadequate food supply, pollen and nectar, may affect...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: these years. Special recognition goes to Mr. D. Gehring, former Technician, for his cooperation and

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