Abstract
Ground applications of azinphosmethyl caused significant mortality of the scale insects
Tourneyella pini (King),
Pseudophilippia quaintancii Cockerell, and
Oracella acuta (Lobdell), whereas aerial applications did not. Fenvalerate applications generally did not cause significant mortality, and alternating applications of the two insecticides produced infestations intermediate between those treated only with azinphosmethyl or fenvalerate. Parasitism and predation rates were sometimes significantly lowered by insecticide applications.
Keywords
Pyrethroids,
Tourneyella pini,
oracella acuta,
Pseudophilippia quantancii,
secondary pests
Citation
Clarke, Stephen R.; DeBarr, Gary L.; Berlsford, C. Wayne. 1990. Effects of Fenvalerate and Azinphosmethyl on Scale Insects and Their Natural Enemies in Loblolly Pine Seed Orchards. Res. Pap. SE-279. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 16 p.