USDA Awards $6.7 Million To Stifle Spotted Wing Drosophila Posted by David Eddy|October 19, 2015 North Carolina State University’s Hannah Burrack will spearhead research.Read More
Hot Take on Cyclospora and the Weakening of Food Safety Surveillance By Western Growers|July 16, 2026
Under Pressure: Ways Vegetable Growers Are Dealing With Mounting Challenges By Carol Miller|July 15, 2026
EPA Registers New Bionematicide Posted by David Eddy|October 15, 2015 Marrone Bio Innovations product provides new mode of action, keeping insect eggs from hatching.
New Invasive Vegetable Pest Found In Michigan Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 6, 2015 Swede midge impacts cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and other crucifers.
EPA Registers New Biochemical Miticide To Combat Varroa Mites In Beehives Posted by David Eddy|October 1, 2015 Potassium Salts of Hops Beta Acids (K-HBAs), is intended to fit into a rotation program to battle resistance.
Feared Peach Pest Found In California By David Eddy|September 29, 2015 Just one find so far, but an infestation could be disastrous for the U.S. stone fruit industry.
Awareness Key In Grounding Spotted Wing Drosophila’s Aerial Assaults By Oscar E. Liburd|September 23, 2015 In 2015, the infamous pest wreaked havoc in Florida blueberry fields. Are you prepared for next season’s onslaught?
Beneficial Insect Causes Problems On Tomatoes Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 23, 2015 The tomato bug may control whitefly populations in greenhouses but it is wreaking havoc in tomato fields in South Texas.
Florida Declares Agricultural Emergency Over Invasive Pest Posted by Frank Giles|September 15, 2015 Oriental fruit fly in Miami-Dade County sparks quarantine and chemical treatments.
Exotic Fruit Flies Invade South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 31, 2015 Efforts are under way to eradicate pest that attacks more than 230 different fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
Sustainable Options For Controlling Brown Marmorated Stink Bug In Vegetables By Rosemary Gordon|August 31, 2015 A researcher from Rutgers University offers pointers to help you control this pest of fruits and vegetables.
Old World Bollworm A Potential New Pain For Florida Farmers By Gene McAvoy|August 20, 2015 Growers in the Sunshine State on high alert as serious pest is detected for the first time in the U.S. outside of port interceptions.
Scientist Has Sights On Shooting Down Spotted Wing Drosophila Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 14, 2015 Study helps flush out possible biological control for dreaded fruit pest.
New Egg Cage System Could Increase Ladybug’s Biocontrol Prospects Posted by Lauren María Alexander|July 13, 2015 A specialized insect cage system developed by USDA scientists could improve the prospects of mass rearing the pink […]
New Winegrape Pest Found In California By Growing Produce Staff|July 9, 2015 Western grapeleaf skeletonizer could mean nasty problems for Napa County growers.
Study: Stink Bugs Track Favorite Fruits Through Growing Season Posted by Christina Herrick|July 7, 2015 The brown marmorated stink bug has a bad reputation. And for good reason: every summer, this pest attacks […]
New Research Shows Spotted Wing Drosophila Repellent Naturally Produced In Fruits Posted by Christina Herrick|July 7, 2015 Spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii, is a big pest for fruit growers. However, Christine Krause Pham and Anandasankar […]
South Florida’s Newest Pest Has Significant Ooze Factor Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 2, 2015 The infamous New Guinea flatworm, one of the ‘world’s worst invasive alien species,’ might have found a new home.
Alabama Insect Scouting Report Indicates Armyworm Numbers Have Increased Posted by Rosemary Gordon|June 30, 2015 Report discusses caterpillars, sucking pests, and cowpea curculio activity and management.
Zeal SC Miticide Now Registered With Liquid Formulation Posted by Lauren María Alexander|June 26, 2015 Valent U.S.A. Corporation announced that Zeal SC Miticide has been registered by the EPA with a new liquid […]
There’s More Than One Way To Nix Nematodes Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 25, 2015 Compare and contrast these five nematicide products to find out what’s the best fit for your farm.
