Evaluation of Chemical Products Against Selected Pests of Greenhouse and Outdoor Ornamental Crops, 1977-1982

摘要

The domestic wholesale value of major floriculture crops, including bedding plants, flowers, and foliage, was valued at $1.02 billion in 1981. Millions of dollars are lost annually because of direct damage by pests as well as the cost of their control. Due to registration problems, pesticide resistance, product withdrawals, and cancellations, new chemical products with promising characteristics must be evaluated relative to the ornamentals industry standards. Evaluation of 51 new and established chemical products from 22 companies against selected pests of greenhouse and outdoor ornamental crops in 92 tests is reported.