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Title: PEAR PSYLLA, CACOPSYLLA PYRICOLA (FOERSTER) (HOMOPTERA:PSYLLIDAE)

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Submitted to: Encyclopedia of Entomology
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: June 20, 2003
Publication Date: June 25, 2004
Citation: Horton, D.R. 2004. Pear psylla, Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster) (Homoptera:Psyllidae). In: J.L. Capinera (ed.), Encyclopedia of Entomology. Kluwer Academic Publishers.

Interpretive Summary: This paper summarizes the life history, control, monitoring, and biological control of pear psylla, one of the major arthropod pests in commercial pear production.

Technical Abstract: This paper summarizes the life history, control, monitoring, and biological control of pear psylla, Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster), one of the major arthropod pests in commercial pear production.

     
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