Study Suggests Closer-Proximity Lures Help Increase Insect Pest Catches Posted by Christina Herrick|June 25, 2017 Research shows single-trap locations are not as effective as those kept close together. Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Take Caution to Curb Cucurbit Leaf Crumple Virus By Gene McAvoy|June 20, 2017 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this disease.
Scientists Zone in on Precision Weed Control Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 6, 2017 Surgically placed fumigants at the base of promising pest management method for vegetable growers.
Florida Sweet Potato Farmers Learning How to One Up Wireworms Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 10, 2017 UF/IFAS researchers develop trapping systems for potent pest; studying other crop protection methods to help save revenue.
Southeastern Strawberry Growers Advised to Prepare for Disease Pressure Posted by David Eddy|May 2, 2017 Recent rain is conducive to the main strawberry fruit rot diseases, according to the chief of the Southern Region IPM Center.
More Growers Willing to Bet on Biocontrols By Richard Jones|March 6, 2017 Industry event highlighting alternative pest management methods draws interested crowd to Reno.
Growers’ Help Wanted on Spotted Wing Drosophila Survey Posted by David Eddy|February 28, 2017 National project needs input on how the nasty pest affected your farms in 2016.
New Discovery Smells Like Victory for Florida Avocado Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 27, 2017 Scientists find naturally occurring repellent that could keep disease-carrying beetles at bay.
Pests, Diseases in Organic Growing the topic of Washington State University Fruit School Posted by Christina Herrick|February 4, 2017 Biology, ecology of organic production the focus of two-day event.
3 Ways to Save Your Vegetable Crops From Diamondback Moths By Bonnie C. Wells|January 13, 2017 An integrated approach is key to managing this destructive pest.
Two Tips to Improve Your Potato Seed Stock By Bonnie C. Wells|December 21, 2016 High-quality seed stock with a guaranteed low incidence of disease is the first step to success.
Back a United Front to Fight and Defeat Pests By Christian F. Miller|December 1, 2016 Coordination and integration are key factors to any successful crop protection battle plan.
USDA Awards $9.4M For Pest Management Posted by Christina Herrick|November 18, 2016 Projects aim to reduce pests, weeds, and diseases on farms through IPM.
CEU Series: Learning About Pesticide Resistance Is Anything But Futile By Gene McAvoy|November 1, 2016 A proactive approach using all applicable IPM tactics is the most effective way to avoid this persistent problem.
New Project Targets BMSB – Sustainably By Rosemary Hallberg|October 30, 2016 Armed with a $3.7 million grant, North Carolina State University researchers have the brown marmorated stink bug, which has been found in 43 states, in their cross hairs.
CEU Series: Improve Your Integrated Pest Management Plan By Gene McAvoy|October 1, 2016 Balance in cultural, biological, and chemical procedures can not only be effective, but also economically feasible.
San Jose Scale Is An Old Pest That Is A New Threat To Apple Growers By Art Agnello|September 26, 2016 Growers see increase in infestations due to changes in chemical control programs.
New Biopesticide Available From BioWorks Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 30, 2016 Mycoinsecticide has quick knockdown effect and multiple modes of action.
New Facility To Produce Natural Enemy Of Asian Citrus Psyllid Posted by Christina Herrick|August 2, 2016 Insect production greenhouse at Cal Poly Pomona to rear and study Tamarixia radiata wasp.
Organic Insect Control Product Available From BioWorks Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 25, 2016 The mycoinsecticide is EPA registered and controls a variety of insect pests.
