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This informational pamphlet provides guidance on identifying and controlling walnut husk fly infestations in home orchards. It describes the appearance, lifecycle, and preferred hosts of the walnut husk fly, outlines the damage caused to walnut husks, and offers specific chemical control recommendations including application rates for malathion and protein bait. The document includes instructions for safe husking of infested nuts and disposal of husks, as well as a warning regarding pesticide residues and legal responsibilities for growers.

Title
Walnut Husk Fly Control Around the Home
Creator
L. B. McNelly
Published
1966-03-01, University of California Agricultural Extension Service
Full Collection Name
University of California Agricultural Extension Publications
Subject (Topic)
Walnut husk fly
Pest control baits
Malathion
Pesticides
Orchards
Pesticide residues in food
Walnut
Keyword
walnut husk fly ; pest control ; malathion ; Staley's Protein Bait No. 7 ; California agriculture ; home orchards ; walnut varieties ; pesticide residues ; Santa Clara County
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Archive
Bioscience, Natural Resources & Public Health Library
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