Long-distance movement of New Zealand fl ower thrips (Thrips obscuratus Crawford) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) into Central Otago orchards

New Zealand fl ower thrips (NZFT) can damage nectarine fruits during the six weeks from fl owering. Cost-effective control strategies depend on the ability to predict when NZFT numbers will be high. Sampling carried out on gorse from July to November and on fruit trees between September and October...

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Main Author: G. F. Mclaren
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Online Access:http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.602.5872
http://www.ento.org.nz/nzentomologist/new_issues/NZEnto33_1_2010/Volume_33_5-13.pdf