Influence of crop mulches and row covers on the population dynamics of the squash bug (Heteroptera: Coreidae) on summer squash

B. Cartwright, J. C. Palumbo, W. S. Fargo

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Abstract

Cucurbita pepo var. melopepo grown in mulched plots had consistently larger Anasa tristis populations than those grown in bare ground. Row covers delayed squash bug colonization but when the covers were removed to allow plant pollination, squash bug colonized quickly. Mulch covers provide a harborage for squash bug adults and nymphs -from Authors

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1988-1993
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of economic entomology
Volume83
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1990

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ecology
  • Insect Science

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