Aerial spray technology: possibilities and limitations for control of pear thrips

Karl Mierzejewski

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Aerial spray technology: possibilities and limitations for control of pear thrips

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Authors:

Karl Mierzejewski

Year:

1991

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Parker, Bruce. L.; Skinner, Margaret; Lewis, Trevor, eds. Towards Understanding Thysanoptera. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-147. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 317-331.

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Abstract

The feasibility of using aerial application as a means of managing a pear thrips infestation in maple forest stands is examined, based on existing knowledge of forest aerial application acquired from theoretical and empirical studies. Specific strategies by which aerial application should be performed and potential problem areas are discussed. Two new tools, aircraft characterization equipment and an aerial spray program mission planning computer software package are briefly described as examples of technology transfer which have been used to improve aerial applications in forests.

Parent Publication

Towards understanding thysanoptera

Citation

Mierzejewski, Karl. 1991. Aerial spray technology: possibilities and limitations for control of pear thrips. Parker, Bruce. L.; Skinner, Margaret; Lewis, Trevor, eds. Towards Understanding Thysanoptera. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-147. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 317-331.