Lygus bug [alfalfa seed] insect model
of Ben Simko 2000
Output from uspest.org/wea insect degree-day/phenology model program:
Heat Units and predictions of key events from daily weather data
==============================MODEL INPUTS================================
Model species/general links: Lygus bug [alfalfa seed]
Type: insect
Model source/other links: Ben Simko 2000
Calculation method: single sine
Lower threshold: 52 degrees Fahrenheit
Setting upper threshold to: 130 F (default)
Directions for starting/BIOFIX: calendar date
Starting/BIOFIX date: 1 1
No ending date, set to: default date 12 31
Model validation status: partly validated
Region of known use: E. Oregon, SW Idaho
==============================EVENTS TABLE================================
1. 275 DD after biofix Peak 1st and 2nd instars nymphs
==============================MODEL OUTPUT================================
Weather station: 1000 none selected
mn day max min precip DD52 CUMDD52 event
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