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 […]Read More
The Best Pole and Bush Bean Varieties You’ll Want To Grow Now Posted by Carol Miller|September 1, 2026
Boxadon 360 SC Insecticide From UPL Gets Important Registration for Use on Key California Crops Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 31, 2026
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.
Vigilance A Must To Squelch Squash Vine Borer By Gene McAvoy|June 23, 2015 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable pest.
California’s Winegrowers Overwhelmingly Back Anti-Pest Measure By Growing Produce Staff|June 22, 2015 More than 80% of growers vote to continue Pierce’s disease/glassy-winged sharpshooter referendum.
Approach To Nematode Control Changing In Post Methyl Bromide Era By Frank Giles|June 11, 2015 Staying on the cutting edge of management methods against notorious subterranean pests makes longtime UF/IFAS researcher Joe Noling the go-to guy.
Bagrada Bug Has The Potential To Spread Throughout The U.S. Posted by Rosemary Gordon|June 9, 2015 The bagrada bug has moved into South Texas and has the potential to move to other areas of […]
Nealta Miticide Receives Registration In California Posted by Lauren María Alexander|June 2, 2015 Nealta miticide from BASF has received registration for use in California. Nealta delivers long-lasting control of spider mites […]
Exotic Fruit Fly Found In Florida Posted by Rosemary Gordon|June 2, 2015 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has positively identified the presence of two guava fruit flies, Bactrocera […]
Spotted Wing Drosophila: Small Fly – Big Problem By David Eddy|May 29, 2015 Entomologists from throughout the U.S. share their experiences and what you might expect from this formidable pest in 2015.
Stop Tomato Bugs From Sucking Your Crops Dry By Gene McAvoy|May 21, 2015 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods of this vegetable pest.
Green Fruitworm Numbers High In Pennsylvania Posted by Christina Herrick|May 19, 2015 In their latest insect report, David Biddinger and Grzegorz Krawczyk, tree fruit entomologists discuss the timing of pest […]
Best Time To Apply Sprays For Insect Control Posted by Christina Herrick|May 13, 2015 Following petal fall is when apple growers need to be making applications to control plum curculio and European […]
Mediterranean Fruit Fly Found In JFK Airport Posted by Christina Herrick|May 5, 2015 The Mediterranean fruit fly, one of the world’s most destructive pests, was recently intercepted by U.S. Customs and […]
Webinar To Offer Management And Monitoring Tips For Spotted Wing Drosophila Posted by Christina Herrick|April 27, 2015 Trapping tips, cultural controls, and how to test fruit will be among the topics covered by experts from […]
7 Things You Need To Know About The Bagrada Bug By Shimat V. Joseph|April 2, 2015 [blackoutgallery id=”71967″] Bagrada bug (Bagrada hilaris), a species of stink bug also known as “painted bug,” is a […]
Rare Leafhopper Found In Shipment At Delaware Port By Growing Produce Staff|March 24, 2015 This is the second time this pest has been discovered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists.
