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
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.
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.
Biocontrols East Offers Solutions for Spotted Lanternfly, Spotted Wing Drosophila, and Fire Blight By Richard Jones|September 17, 2018 Answers to your most pressing fruit pest problems is a primary focus of unique industry event’s program.
Insect Invaders: Perils of Global Trade By David Eddy|July 1, 2018 With cargo being shipped daily all over the world, it’s no wonder there are invasive pests landing in the U.S. — including these tiny but formidable foes.
Building an IPM Program to Fight Fruit Flies By David Eddy|March 26, 2018 When faced with spotted wing drosophila (SWD), it’s critical for growers to keep in mind this is almost […]
Webinar to Highlight Organic Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila Posted by David Eddy|February 20, 2018 Research findings, organically approved strategies among topics covered by the webinar.
Researcher: Cherry Growers Must Use Disease Management Strategies When it Comes to SWD Posted by Christina Herrick|August 1, 2017 Dave Jones, Extension Educator with Michigan State University, says growers are well accustomed to monitoring and thinking ahead.
Make Way for Life-Saving Science on Your Farm [opinion] By Paul Rusnak|June 15, 2017 While nature always finds a way to adapt, science continues to find other ways to cope.
Michigan State University Awarded Grant to Tackle Spotted Wing Drosophila Posted by Christina Herrick|June 5, 2017 Research team seeks solutions to protect state’s cherry crop.
Outsmarting SWD with Social Media By Christina Herrick|March 26, 2017 Entomologist in Kentucky uses social media for pest updates, trap catches.
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.
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.
Spotted Wing Drosophila ‘Stars’ at National Berry Conference By David Eddy|January 27, 2017 Biocontrols, nutrition, and new varieties are also among the hot topics discussed at the annual berry meeting.
Spotted Wing Drosophila Control the Topic of Webinar Posted by Christina Herrick|January 18, 2017 Research updates, recommendations to be presented on devastating pest.
EPA Extends Comment Period For Malathion Posted by Christina Herrick|November 21, 2016 Growers have the opportunity to comment on a draft of human health risk assessment.
Spotted Wing Drosophila: For Michigan, It’s A ‘Game-Changer’ By David Eddy|August 21, 2016 Why the pest can be so much more destructive for Eastern cherry growers might be due to what they’re not farming.
Insect Pest Hits Southeastern Berry Growers Hard Posted by David Eddy|June 6, 2016 North Carolina State researcher reminds growers they need to be proactive with spotted wing drosophila.
Scouting Tips For Growing Grape Pest Threat By Brian Wallheimer|May 6, 2016 Grape growers should be on the lookout this fall for two pests that are popping up in vineyards […]
Michigan State University Researchers To Study Non-Spray Pest Management Posted by Christina Herrick|November 17, 2015 Researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) have received a $173,151 grant from the USDA National Institute of Food […]