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History of Weevils on Puncturevine in and Near the United States

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2017

D. M. Maddox
D. M. Maddox*
Affiliation:
Biol. Control of Weeds Lab., U.S. Dep. Agric. Western Region, 1050 San Pablo Ave., Albany, CA 94706
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Abstract

The seed weevil (Microlarinus lareynii Jacquelin duVal) and the stem weevil (M. lypriformis Wollaston) were introduced into the United States and the West Indies to control puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris L.) and Jamaica feverplant (T. cistoides L.). In 14 yr these weevils have partially controlled these weeds in most areas where weevil establishment has occurred. However, indigenous parasitoids, predators, and cold weather affect weevil densities. Presently a coldhardy strain of seed and stem weevils has become established in Nevada and promise control in colder areas.

Type
Research Article
Information
Weed Science , Volume 24 , Issue 4 , July 1976 , pp. 414 - 419
Copyright
Copyright © 1976 by the Weed Science Society of America 

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