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| Author(s): | Gelernter, Wendy D. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Research director of the PACE Turfgrass Research Institute, 1267 Diamond Street, San Diego, CA 92109 |
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| Title: | Controlling the black turfgrass ataenius |
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| Source: | California Fairways. Vol. 5, No. 1, January/February 1996, p. 6-8. |
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| Publishing Information: | Van Nuys, CA: Adams Publishing Corp. |
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| # of Pages: | 3 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Ataenius spretulus; Root-eating insects; Insect pests; Life cycle; Identification keys; Cool season turfgrasses; Stress response; Entomology; Trichlorfon; Imidacloprid; Insect control; Chemical control; Carabidae; Grubs
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the arrival of the black turfgrass ataenius beetle in California. Describes symptoms of infestation and characteristics of the beetles that distinguish them from beneficial ground beetles. Mentions risk factors that increase the chance of infestation including: wet spots, heat stress, salt stress, high traffic areas, low mowing stress, and cool season turf varieties. Suggests methods to sample for grubs and effective treatments. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Gelernter, W. D. 1996. Controlling the black turfgrass ataenius. Calif. Fairways. 5(1):p. 6-8. |
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