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\m    22    6   33    2  1 'Caterpillars'
\t'November 1987'                                                  'V I-'
\a                   Dr. Russell F. Mizell III, Entomologist
\a
\a                            INSECT CONTROL IN PEARS

                   Dr. Russell F. Mizell III, Entomologist
\h 1 'Scales'


                            INSECT CONTROL IN PEARS

Scales:

Several scales including San Jose scale and Forbes scale may infest pears.

Control -- Apply a 3% oil spray about January 15 to 20.  To make a 3% oil
spray, mix 3 1/3 gallons of 90% oil concentrate in 100 gallons of water.  (1/2
cup in 1 gallon of water).  Superior type oils (not mayonnaise or dormant
type) also are available.  Use according to directions on the label.
\h 1 'Caterpillars'


Caterpillars:

These make webs or tents over the twigs and foliage, and may attack pear
trees.  They feed in colonies on the leaves within the web.  When they need
additional food, they enlarge the web.

Control -- Spray with 2 pounds of 50% Sevin wettable powder per 100 gallons of
water or 2 tablespoons per gallon.  Do not apply Sevin within 1 day of harvest.