Table 2. Use and perceived efficacy of insecticides against 

 gypsy moth larvae by Mass. blueberry growers, 1980- 



1982. 



Opinion on efficacy 

 Pos . Neq. Unsure 



9 



1 

 2 

 1 



1 

 1 



2 

 3 



1 







1 

 



In summary, GM has been the most important regional insect 

 pest on highbush blueberry during the last 2 years. It has in- 

 fested about 65% of the plantings in southeastern Massachusetts, 

 causing considerable loss of crop via cons\imption of flowers and 

 flower stems. It has compelled growers to apply insecticides an 

 average of 3 times per season to reduce losses. Its distribu- 

 tion and population levels in the region have not been predict- 

 able from year to year; however, the south coastal region seems 

 to have been least affected. 



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MARKETING YOUR FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 



Donald R. Marion 

 Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics 



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