Effect of plastic mulch colors on Anasa tristis (Hemiptera: Coreidae) population dynamics in summer squash (Cucurbita pepo). Journal of Economic Entomology. 2022 in press

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:

Peer-reviewed journal article from objective one of this grant on the effect of plastic mulch colors on squash bug population dynamics in summer squash.

Type:

Peer-reviewed Journal Article

File:

Download file (PDF)

Authors:

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

Target audience:

Researchers

Ordering info:

Thomas Kuhar
tkuhar@vt.edu
Virginia Tech
170 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0319
(540) 553-2162

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.