A relative newcomer to the Pacific Northwest, the apple ermine moth (Yponomeuta malinellus) feeds exclusively on apple. It can defoliate a tree by June and damage long-term productivity. Bulletin explains biology, life cycle, and control measures, including destroying caterpillar tents. Color photographs highlight stages. NOTE: Check the label before using any chemical agents. 2 pages.
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Title
Apple Ermine Moth
Creators
Arthur L. Antonelli (Author)
Eric H. LaGasa (Author)
Ernest C. Bay (Author)
Academic Unit
Publications, WSU Extension
Series
Extension bulletin (Washington State University. Extension); EB1526
Publisher
Washington State University Extension; Pullman, Washington
Identifiers
99900503088701842
Copyright
In copyright ; openAccess ; http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ ; http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/OpenAccess