Control of the Stem Borer Bactra verutana on Cyperus papyrus

1 June 1964

journal article
research article
Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Journal of Economic Entomology

Vol. 57 (3) , 385-386
https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/57.3.385

Abstract

Larvae of the oleuthreutid moth Bactra verutana Zeller feed on the leaves and bore into the stems and crown of Cyperus papyrus, a popular landscaping plant in southern California. Effective control on plants grown in 6-in. (1-gal) cans was obtained with a drenching spray of dimethoate (0.5 lb dimethoate/100 gal) and ¼ teaspoonful of 5% phorate granules per can.

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