Control of the pear leaf blister mite and the pear rust mite (Acarina: Eriophyidae)

Authors

  • S. Downing Research Station Agriculture Canada Summerland, B.C.
  • T. K. Moilliet Research Station Agriculture Canada Summerland, B.C.

Keywords:

pear leaf blister mite, pear rust mite, <i>Eriophyes pyri</i>, <i>Epitrimerus pyri</i>, Acarina, Eriophyidae

Abstract

Delayed dormant applications of endosulfan plus oil or ethion plus oil gave excellent control of both the pear leaf blister mite. <i>Eriophyes pyri</i> (Pgst.). and the pear rust mite. <i>Epitrimerus pyri</i> (Nal.) Lime sulphur as a dormant spray gave excellent control of the pear leaf blister mite but the delayed dormant application gave poor control. Both applications of lime sulphur gave good control of the pear rust mite.

References

Anonymous. 1973. Spray guide for tree fruits in Eastern Washington. Washington State Univ. Ext. Bull. 419 (rev.). 41 pp.

Childs, L. 1924. Apple blister mite and its control in the northwest. Proc. 20th Ann. Meet. Washington State Hort. Assoc. pp. 102-106.

Downing, R.S. 1954. Chemical control of the pear leaf blister mite, Eriophyes pyri (Pgst.) in British Columbia. Proc. Entomol. Soc. Brit. Columbia 5:7-9.

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Published

2019-09-06