Open AccessInsect pathogen "Bt " controls peach twig borer on fruits and almonds
Author(s) -
William W. Barnett,
John Edstrom,
Richard Coviello,
Frank G. Zalom
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
california agriculture
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.472
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2160-8091
pISSN - 0008-0845
DOI - 10.3733/ca.v047n05p4
Subject(s) - twig , bacillus thuringiensis , biology , horticulture , insect , biological pest control , botany , agronomy , genetics , bacteria
Early season sprays of the insect pathogen Bacillus thuringiensis, or “Bt,” were applied to peaches and almonds to determine efficacy against peach twig borer (PTB). Data indicates one or two Bt treatments during bloom are as effective as a dormant organo-phosphate plus oil spray for PTB control. Research is currently under way to determine the impact on other pests.
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