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Dowdy, A.K., Berberet, R.C., Stritzke, R.C., Caddel, J.F. and McNew, R.W. (1993) Interaction of Alfalfa Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Weeds, and Fall Harvest Options as Determinants of Alfalfa Productivity. Journal of Economic Entomology, 86, 1241-1249.

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• TITLE: Flaming Dormant Alfalfa for Pest Control

  AUTHORS: Joseph L. Moyer, R. J. Whitworth, H. Davis

  KEYWORDS: Weevil; Hypera; Weed Control; Burning

  JOURNAL NAME: American Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol.5 No.7, March 25, 2014

  ABSTRACT: Alfalfa (Medicago sativa Leyss) is an important forage crop whose production is hampered by pests, including the alfalfa weevil (Hypera postica Gyllenhal) which is a major problem in many areas. Flaming during dormancy could be an alternative control measure. Late fall and early spring flaming at three intensities were compared with pesticide and no treatment for their effects on alfalfa weevil damage and weed density. In four site-years, flaming at high intensity generally reduced weevil damage to alfalfa. When winter annual broadleaf weeds were prevalent, flaming decreased their density. When fall and spring flaming effects were different, spring flaming gave better results.