. Cantaloup insects in the Southwest : how to control them. Melons; Agricultural pests; Pesticides. Cantaloup leaf severely damaged by leaf miners. To control thrips and a light infes- tation of spider mites, apply parathion. which kills thrips and mites but does not kill mite eggs. Make a second application in 1 week to kill the newly hatched mites. W atch the field for recurrence of mites, and make addi- tional applications if necessary. To contrpl thrips and a heavy infes- tation of spider mites, apply a dust containing parathion and ovex. It kills thrips. mites, and mite eggs. If spicier m
. Cantaloup insects in the Southwest : how to control them. Melons; Agricultural pests; Pesticides. Cantaloup leaf severely damaged by leaf miners. To control thrips and a light infes- tation of spider mites, apply parathion. which kills thrips and mites but does not kill mite eggs. Make a second application in 1 week to kill the newly hatched mites. W atch the field for recurrence of mites, and make addi- tional applications if necessary. To contrpl thrips and a heavy infes- tation of spider mites, apply a dust containing parathion and ovex. It kills thrips. mites, and mite eggs. If spicier mites are present, do not apply dieldrin—it may cause the mites to increase. Melon Aphid The melon aphid is a small, soft- bodied, sucking insect found in colonies on the underside of cantaloup leaves. If numerous, the aphids will cause severe leaf curling. • Control.—\^ hen aphids first ap- pear, look for their natural enemies— small, wasplike parasites, lady beetles, aphis-lions, and maggots of syrphid flies. If these natural enemies are present, vou probablv will not need to use an insecticide. If melons aphids continue to increase, one application of parathion or demeton will usually con- trol them. Cucumber Beetles Cucumber beetles are about 14: inch long, are vellowish or greenish, and may be striped, banded, or spotted. The beetles slow down plant growth when they become numerous. • Control.—If the beetles become numerous, one application of para- thion. dieldrin. or cryolite will control Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Hills, Orin A. , 1903-; Taylor, Edgar A. Washington, D. C. : U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
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