The history and present status of entomological observations and research in Utah and other states as related to crested wheatgrass is reviewed. The black grass bug Lapops hesperius Uhler is the principal insect discussed but a few other major insects and grasses involved in resistence studies are considered. Research methods and six strategies using Integrated Interdisciplinary Pest Management (IIPM) procedures of insect control are presented. Approximately 160 insects collected from crested wheatgrass are classified as to their beneficial or injurious impacts. Grasses along highways as sources of problems with insects and their weed hosts are described. Reasons that insect-free plants are needed for standardization of range research are explained.
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