Springtail Is an Unexpected Vegetable Pest By Shimat V. Joseph|May 14, 2017 One springtail species is targeting germinating seeds, impacting seedling growth.
Vegetable Growers: Don’t Take Lygus Bug Lightly By Shimat V. Joseph|April 5, 2016 California’s Central Coast has perfect conditions for lygus bug, a pest of strawberry, celery, lettuce, Brussels sprouts, to be successful.
9 Things You Need To Know About Garden Symphylan By Shimat V. Joseph|September 30, 2015 The garden symphylan is a pest to watch for as it can sporadic in some fields and a serious problems in others.
7 Things You Need To Know About The Bagrada Bug By Shimat V. Joseph|April 2, 2015 [blackoutgallery id=”71967″] Bagrada bug (Bagrada hilaris), a species of stink bug also known as “painted bug,” is a […]
Bagrada Bug And Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Posing Threat To Western Growers By Shimat V. Joseph|October 1, 2014 [blackoutgallery id=”65234″] Two species of stink bugs are now posing a serious threat to agricultural production in the […]
Battlefield Shifts To Soil Pest Control By Shimat V. Joseph|April 7, 2014 Over the past decades, with persistent efforts, scientists have succeeded in developing novel pesticide chemistries and learned how to use these chemistries to target vulnerable life stages of these foliar pests.
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
