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The Lily Thrips (Liothrips vaneeckei, Priesner)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2009

W. E. H. Hodson
Affiliation:
The University, Reading.

Extract

1. Attention is drawn to the presence of Liothrips vaneeckei upon lilies in this country and reference is made to its known distribution and host plants.

2. The various stages of the thrips are described and figured.

3. The life-history and habits, together with the injury caused, are discussed.

4. Control measures are considered. A method of fumigation with paradichlorbenzene is described, and the necessary apparatus to employ and technique to observe when fumigating upon a commercial scale are outlined.

Type
Original Articles
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1935

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