Boyle, S. M., A. M. Alford, K. C. McIntyre, D. C. Weber, and T. P. Kuhar. 2022. Effect of plastic mulch colors on Anasa tristis (Hemiptera: Coreidae) population dynamics in summer squash (Cucurbita pepo). J. Econ. Entomol. 115(3): 808–813.

LS20-337 (project overview)

Project Type: Research and Education

Funds awarded in 2020: $299,935.00

Projected End Date: 03/31/2023

Grant Recipients: Virginia Tech Department of Entomology; North Carolina State University; Clemson University

Region: Southern

State: Virginia

Principal Investigator:

Dr. Thomas Kuhar

Virginia Tech

Description:

Paper reports on the effects of mulch color on squash bug populations and yield of squash in Virginia.

Type:

Peer-reviewed Journal Article

File:

Download file (PDF)

Authors:

Sean Boyle, Virginia Tech
Adam Alford, Southwest Minnesota State University
Kelly McIntyre, Virginia Tech
Donald Weber, USDA-ARS
Thomas Kuhar, Virginia Tech

Target audiences:

Educators; Researchers

URL:

https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac036

Ordering info:

Thomas Kuhar
tkuhar@vt.edu
Virginia Tech
Dept. of Entomology Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
5402316129

This product is associated with the project "Development and Evaluation of IPM Systems Components for Insect Pests and Pathogens of Cucurbit Crops in the Southeastern U.S."

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.