Citrus Thrips Control in Southern Highbush Blueberries in California, 2014: Table 1

Abstract

This trial evaluated the effectiveness of insecticides for citrus thrips control in southern highbush blueberries. The field trial was conducted near Richgrove, Tulare Co., CA, in a 4.8-acre portion of a mature blueberry field planted with the variety “Rocio” with plant spacing of 3 ft by 11 ft. Plot size was four rows by 120-ft long organized into an RCBD with four blocks of eight treatments and two untreated checks. Treatments were applied at 150 gpa on 7 August using a commercial air blast sprayer. Applications were made by spraying in both directions from …