USDA Plugs in New Pest and Disease Identification Web Page Posted by Christina Herrick|March 18, 2019 Digital portal designed to help visitors identify plant predators and pathogens and learn critical information about management methods.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Giant Snail Threat Shrinking in South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 18, 2019 Government agencies remove several more areas of interest around Miami-Dade County from quarantine status once sparked by the voracious invasive pest.
USDA Allocates $66 Million to Better Protect Plants Against Pests Posted by Christina Herrick|March 16, 2019 Spotted lanternfly, citrus commodity surveys, and pollinator health are among projects funded.
New Invasive Plant Pest the Topic of Webinar Series Posted by Christina Herrick|February 18, 2019 The New York State (NYS) IPM Program, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, and the Northeastern IPM Center are […]
New Crop Protection Recommendations for Spotted Lanternfly Posted by Christina Herrick|February 14, 2019 Growers in at-risk states have a new tool in the fight against this invasive pest.
Time is Ripe for Michigan Spring Peach Meeting Posted by Christina Herrick|February 10, 2019 Agenda to include exploring the damage potential of spotted wing drosophila, bacterial spot management, and new varieties.
New York Grape Conference to Focus on Invasive Pests, Vine Management Posted by Christina Herrick|February 4, 2019 Spotted Lanternfly, SWD, Grape Splitting Among topics at this year’s B.E.V. NY.
New Nematode Found in California Soil By Christina Herrick|January 24, 2019 Two young orchards, one in Merced and one in Kern County, tested positive for the peach root-knot nematode on Nemaguard and Hansen 536 rootstocks.
Does Canopy Climate Impact Spotted Wing Drosophila Pressure? By Courtney Coon|November 23, 2018 Multiple university researchers teamed to learn whether pruning could make the canopy climate less suitable for SWD in blueberries and raspberries.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Foe Found to Flourish in Europe Posted by Christina Herrick|November 12, 2018 Researchers discover first instance of samurai wasp where population re-establishes on several sites.
Strange Brew a Death Trap for Dreaded Fruit Fly Posted by Christina Herrick|November 9, 2018 A team of researchers from China discovered spotted wing drosophila prefer traps using brewer’s yeast, the dregs after beer production.
Spotted Lanternfly Spreading its Wings to Maryland Posted by Christina Herrick|October 31, 2018 Adult male found in county near border of Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Fruit Fly Outbreak Declared Dead in South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 4, 2018 State agriculture department officials and USDA announce another successful eradication of the invasive pest in Miami-Dade County.
Pest Management Recommendations for Spotted Lanternfly Posted by Christina Herrick|September 13, 2018 Penn State trial looked at efficacy of 20 insecticides, some not labeled for the pest meanwhile New York grape growers can use a few biological controls.
Dreaded Spotted Lanternfly Found in Finger Lakes Posted by Christina Herrick|September 12, 2018 Threat of invasive pest widens for fruit growers in the Empire State.
Climate Models Show Brown Marmorated Stink Bug’s Growing Range of Destruction By Erica J. Kistner|September 5, 2018 Recent model simulations for 2050 and 2100 show warmer temperatures likely to aid in brown marmorated stink bug’s migration patterns to the North.
Researchers Discover How Stink Bugs Use Pheromones Posted by Christina Herrick|September 4, 2018 Team from Virginia Tech uncover how the pests produce these chemical compounds, which could aid crop protection efforts.
Garden State Growers on Guard for Spotted Lanternfly Invasion Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 23, 2018 Invasive pest continues to spread its wings; now confirmed in three New Jersey counties.
Is Florida Finally Rid of the Giant African Land Snail? Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 16, 2018 Recent inspections for the invasive pest compel USDA officials to remove previously impacted portions of Miami-Dade County from quarantine.
Spotted Lanternfly on the Move in New Jersey Posted by Christina Herrick|July 31, 2018 Quarantine expands as feared fruit pest is found in county not adjacent to first find in state.
