Alfalfa Report Yuma County, Arizona November 4, 2002 Yuma County Office Production Update: Insect Management: Thrips do not normally cause economically important
damage to alfalfa. Several species of thrips may be found in alfalfa including:
Western flower thrips ( Weed Control: Kerb often misses weeds in alfalfa that it normally controls in other crops. This is because Kerb leaches below the germinating weed seeds when flood irrigations of 5 to 6 inches are applied. Only the most sensitive grasses are usually controlled.
10 Year Summary (Oct. 22 - Nov. 4, 1993-2002):
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