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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
Keywords
Apple weevil, Apple Curculio, Otiorrhynchus cribricollis Gylh, Insecticides, Prevention.
First Page Number
599
Last Page Number
600
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
The damage caused by the apple weevil or apple curculio (Otiorrhynchus cribricollis Gylh) takes several forms, the most apparent being marginal leaf damage. However, the bark chewing habit probably has a more direct effect on yield for it may cause ring-barking of the main leaders and growing shoots with their consequent die-back and the prevention of full development of immature fruit. The larvae or grub forms may also cause some root injury.
Recommended Citation
Shedley, D. G.
(1956)
"Insect pests and their control - Apple Curculio - Preliminary report of an experiment,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3: Vol. 5:
No.
5, Article 18.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture3/vol5/iss5/18