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Sampling methods, biology and management of the mint flea beetle in central Oregon peppermint

Creator:

Morris, Mark A.

Abstract:

Sampling techniques were evaluated to quantify immature mint flea beetle (MFB), Longitrsus waterhousei Kutschera (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), on peppermint (Mentha piperita L.), in central Oregon. During the study period, 1985-1988, soil samples of 350 cm³ were effective for collecting immature MFB. Sifting soil samples through screens was effective for estimating post-feeding...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis