Output from uspest.org/wea insect degree-day/phenology model program:
Heat Units and predictions of key events from daily weather data
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Model species/general links: Mormon cricket, USDA Mormon Cricket [rangeland, crops]
Type: insect
Model source/other links: OSU OIPMC model analysis
Calculation method: single sine
Lower threshold: 41 degrees Fahrenheit
Upper threshold: 100 degrees Fahrenheit
Directions for starting/BIOFIX: calendar date
Starting/BIOFIX date: 1 1
No ending date, set to: default date 12 31
Model validation status: in use by survey programs
Region of known use: Western USA
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1. 100 DDs after Jan 1 eggs in soil
2. 125 DDs after Jan 1 1st egg hatch, first instars
3. 199 DDs after Jan 1 End egg hatch, nymphs present
4. 300 DDs after Jan 1 nymphs present
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Weather station: 1000 none selected
mn day max min precip DD41 CUMDD41 event
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