A sampling device for counting insect egg clusters and measuring vertical distribution of vegetation

Robert L. Talerico; Robert W. Jr. Wilson

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A sampling device for counting insect egg clusters and measuring vertical distribution of vegetation

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Robert L. Talerico, Robert W., Jr. Wilson

Year:

1978

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Note NE-250. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 4p.

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Abstract

The use of a vertical sampling pole that delineates known volumes and position is illustrated and demonstrated for counting egg clusters of N. sertifer. The pole can also be used to estimate vertical and horizontal coverage, distribution or damage of vegetation or foliage.

Citation

Talerico, Robert L.; Wilson, Robert W., Jr. 1978. A sampling device for counting insect egg clusters and measuring vertical distribution of vegetation. Research Note NE-250. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 4p.