A New Way to Control a Deadly Virus in Desert Melons By John C. Palumbo|November 11, 2020 More recent research shows how you can better control sweetpotato whiteflies, a vector for cucurbit yellows stunting disorder virus.Read More
Boxadon 360 SC Insecticide From UPL Gets Important Registration for Use on Key California Crops Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 31, 2026
Unique Bactericide Product Could Offer Solution for Deadly Strawberry Disease Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 31, 2026
Beware the Black Bean Bug! Florida Growers on Alert Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 29, 2020 Ag interests in the Sunshine State have another pest to watch for in a wide range of crops.
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Found in Ohio By Thomas Skernivitz|October 28, 2020 Discovery of one dead adult leads to the capture of five live adults near the Pennsylvania border.
How the First Asian Giant Hornet Nest in the U.S. Was Found Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 26, 2020 Scientists wing it to hunt down the infamous predator of pollinators. Learn the unique way they tracked and then removed the pests.
Avoid Getting Tripped up by Asian Bean Thrips By Gene McAvoy|October 15, 2020 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable pest.
Watch Out for Snout Scale in Florida Citrus Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 21, 2020 Division of Plant Industry updates alert for an invasive species that has potential to harm the Sunshine State’s signature crop.
Steer Your Crops Clear of Omnivorous Leafroller By Gene McAvoy|September 17, 2020 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable pest.
Scientists Make Moves to Get Jump on Spotted Lanternfly Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 15, 2020 Invasive pest’s dispersal patterns shine light on surprising findings.
How Peptides Provide a Punch in Crop Protection By David Eddy|September 4, 2020 These ‘wannabe proteins’ are being employed in the most recent insecticide to receive its own IRAC group.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Makes Way to Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 3, 2020 The invasive plant pest that has been plaguing produce growers in other parts of the country for years finally finds lands in the Sunshine State. What now?
Spotted Lanternfly a Major Threat to Fruit Crops in the Midwest? By Gary Gao|September 1, 2020 See why the invasive pest could mean hardship in the heartland for grape growers.
Double Trouble for Florida Growers? 2 More Exotic Pests Found Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 27, 2020 Recent discoveries spark alerts from the Florida Department of Plant Industry. Check the specs.
First Male Asian Giant Hornet Found in U.S. Posted by David Eddy|August 19, 2020 Researchers express surprise at detection because it came so early in the season.
$1 Million Biological Walnut Farming Project Awarded Posted by David Eddy|August 17, 2020 After banning chlorpyrifos, California funds expansion in use of low-risk pest control practices.
New Insecticide from BASF Approved for Use in California Crops Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 13, 2020 Active ingredient in Versys Inscalis designed to provide effective control of aphids in various vegetables and fruit.
Understanding (and Destroying) Grape Phylloxera By Thomas Skernivitz|July 28, 2020 Scientists break down the genome of the vineyard pest, aim to slow its momentum.
Gameplan to Beat the Banded Cucumber Beetle By Gene McAvoy|July 16, 2020 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable pest.
UC Pear Expert Rachel Elkins Retires By Thomas Skernivitz|July 14, 2020 Rachel Elkins started in the University of California system 36 years ago with “zero knowledge about pear production,” […]
Heads Up: The Spotted Lanternfly Is Coming By David Eddy|July 8, 2020 Arrival of the pest in California seems to be almost inevitable, so the time to prepare is now.
Field Scouting Guide: Squash Vine Borer By Karli Petrovic|June 17, 2020 What you need to identify and manage this insect.
