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| Author(s): | Lind, Pollyanna |
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| Author Affiliation: | Coordinator, Information Services, Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides |
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| Title: | Managing crane flies in lawns |
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| Section: | Alternatives
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| Source: | Journal of Pesticide Reform. Vol. 18, No. 4, Winter 1998, p. 22-23. |
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| Publishing Information: | Eugene, OR: Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides |
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| # of Pages: | 2 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Tipula paludosa; Insect control; Lawn turf; Life cycle; Identification; Non-chemical control; Scouting; Cultural methods; Drainage; Aeration; Choice of species; Biological control organisms; Steinernema; Predators of insect pests
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses alternatives to chemical control for managing crane fly larvae. Describes the four life stages of the crane fly (egg, larvae, pupae, and adult). Suggests taking specimens to the local county extension office or an entomologist for exact identification. Discusses techniques for getting an accurate count of crane fly larvae in a lawn or field. Provides physical, mechanical, and biological methods for controlling crane fly larvae. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 17 |
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| Note: | Drawings |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Lind, P. 1998. Managing crane flies in lawns. J. Pest. Reform. 18(4):p. 22-23. |
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