Modern Ag Technology Takes New Aim at Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter By UC Riverside News|May 3, 2022 Scientists have a shot at eradicating a deadly threat to vineyards, just as the pest's resistance to insecticide has been growing.Read More
Your High Tunnels Might Be Susceptible to These Invaders By Thomas Skernivitz|April 16, 2022 SWD and mites can’t resist the perfect growing conditions.
New Approach for Pistachio Growers To Wrangle Gill’s Mealybug By Thomas Skernivitz|March 29, 2022 The traditional “one-and-done” spray approach may be a thing of the past for some producers.
Why There Is No Room for Complacency With Spotted Wing Drosophila By Thomas Skernivitz|March 21, 2022 As Pacific Northwest researchers march toward long-term management, wild parasitoids have already arrived in Washington state.
Helpful Tips for Handling Root-Knot Nematodes in Tomatoes Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 16, 2022 An Extension agent offers advice on how to handle an infestation if your resistant crops breakdown.
Concerns Raised Over California’s Pesticide Stance By David Eddy|March 15, 2022 California Fresh Fruit Association airs out concerns in workshop at annual conference.
Vegetable Field Scouting Guide: Diamondback Moth By Growing Produce Staff|March 8, 2022 The diamondback moth is a pest of epic proportions to farmers worldwide. Controlling it has become more difficult with increasing incidence of pesticide resistance.
Smart Tactics To Mitigate Codling Moth in Tree Fruit Orchards By Thomas Skernivitz|February 26, 2022 For every bin pile that produces codling moth, there is possibly a pome fruit grower that should have known better.
Mating Disruption Pays To Protect Your Almond Crop from Navel Orangeworm By David Eddy|February 18, 2022 Pest reduction technique provides both economic and environmental benefits.
Good News for Berry Growers About Spotted Wing Drosophila By Thomas Skernivitz|February 14, 2022 Michigan State researchers provide plenty to grow on in regard to vaunted foe in the field.
What’s New for 2022 in Biological Crop Protection Products Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 12, 2022 Growers can expect plenty this year from manufacturers of biological products.
Vegetable Grower Uses Biologicals To Turn Table on Diamondback Moth and Aphids By Jacob Rothert, Rothert Farm Inc.|February 9, 2022 Rothert Farm Inc., a conventional grower, uses only biocontrols to manage insects at its Florida location.
Rethinking Thrips Management in Desert Lettuce By John C. Palumbo|February 2, 2022 It’s no longer enough to prevent cosmetic damage. Thrips are now a known vector for impatiens necrotic spot virus.
Biopesticides Flaunt Flexibility for Produce Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|January 29, 2022 Conventional pesticides have their limitations while falling prey to resistance.
Wanna Keep Whiteflies Off Your Veggie Crops? This Slick Spray Mix Might Do the Trick Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 28, 2022 Researchers find kaolin clay and limonene go well together in repelling prolific pest.
How’s the Fight Against Spotted Lanternfly Going? An Update Is Coming By The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture|January 20, 2022 Webinar set to review some of the latest research findings regarding the infamous invasive pest.
Sniffing Out High-Tech Help for Tomato Plants Under Attack From Pests Posted by Growing Produce Staff|January 12, 2022 Learn more about an electronic device developed by a team of scientists that can sense whitefly infestations.
A Solution To Fending off Leafhoppers in Stone Fruit By Thomas Skernivitz|January 11, 2022 Cherry growers, plagued by X-disease, can turn to insecticides and particle films to fight vectors.
Mystified by the Spotted Lanternfly? Scientists Cut Through All the Lore By Penn State News|January 10, 2022 Penn State Extension experts help clear up several falsehoods about the prolific pest.
Has a Better Way Been Found To Control Strawberry Pests? By UF/IFAS News|December 28, 2021 Scientists employ a combination of biopesticides and predatory mites to effectively thwart chilli thrips from carrying away your crop.