Control of phytophagous mites on mango trees in U.A.R. (Acarina).
Wafa A. K., Zaher M. A., Osman A. A.
Author Affiliation: Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Arab Republic of Egypt.
Bulletin of the Entomological Society of Egypt, Economic Series 4 : 219-225
Abstract : Field tests were carried out in Egypt in 1964-65 on the chemical control of phytophagous mites (mainly Aceria mangiferae Sayed but also Vasates mangiferae Attiah and Oligonychus mangiferus (Rahm & Sapra)) on mango trees (of the susceptible variety Timour). An emulsion spray of a combination of 0.15% amidothion (Thiocron) and 1% Triona oil was the best treatment in both years (as judged by numbers of mites and yield). It was thought that pruning infested terminals in early winter would decrease infestations and result in appreciable yield increases.%