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Suggested Types
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The development of beneficial insect refuges is basic to
the success of ecologically based pest management. Where
habitat for natural enemies is too sparse or absent as in
Kern County, participants will be assisted in choosing among
three general insect habitat strategies for growing predators
mainly of aphids, mites, lygus, whitefly and bollworm on
the farm. Training will include how to plant, irrigate,
cut, monitor and adjust the size and variety of these types
of insect refuges.
A couple of BASIC growers will be planting
perennial hedgerows designed to attract whitefly parasites
in cooperation Dr. Charles Pickett, California Department
of Food and Agriculture.
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