Studies with Aldrin and Dieldrin Against Melon Insects1

Effect of the vegetable leafminer, Liriomyza sativae Blanchard, and the associated plant pathogens on yield and quality of the tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. cv. Walter / by Jozef Leo Willem Keularts.

“…Severe damage by leafminers to cantaloups, resulting in complete crop loss (Hills and Taylor, 1951), and to honeydew melon, resulting in reduction in yield and fruit quality (Michelbacher et al . , 1951), have been reported.…”

“…Parasites have been considered capable of keeping leafminer populations below economic levels (Baranowski, 1958;Michelbacher et al . 1951Michelbacher et al .…”

“…Chlordane was one of the first insecticides recommended for leafminer control (Wolfenbarger, 1947). Toxaphene, parathion, aldrin, and dieldrin were also effective in the 1940 ' s (Wolfenbarger, 1948(Wolfenbarger, , 1958Michelbacher et al . , 1951;Wene, 1953).…”