Insect Control
No need for drastic measures when sensible integrated pest management (IPM) methods can do the job just as effectively.
New pests are emerging as serious threats to vegetable crops, requiring growers to adapt their pest management strategies.
Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services repeals quarantine for spotted lanternfly that has been in effect since 2019.
Who’s eating whom in pears? USDA reveals Washington state’s most valuable insect predators.
Study shows two standout strawberry varieties that better resist chilli thrips than others. Find out which ones.
Isocycloseram is a novel active ingredient for early-season insect management in tree fruit crops, vegetables, field corn, and more.
Two-year study on high-density cherry plantings shows damage from birds and spotted wing drosophila were reduced under nets.
With the potential reduction in insecticide availability in the future, it’s crucial to ensure currently available products remain effective.
USDA secures $129.2 million in emergency funds to deter fruit flies — some of the most destructive fruit and vegetable pests in the world.
Drape netting in organic apple orchard prevents repeat of destructive 2021 season.
EPA approves chlorantraniliprole post-patent products. Learn about two that pertain to fruit and nut growers.
Learn how Attune Agriculture’s new non-systemic insecticide immobilizes small insects and mites like codling moth and navel orangeworm.
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has announced new findings of the spotted lanternfly in additional locations across New York State.
The two-spot cotton leafhopper has recently been detected in several Florida counties. Beside cotton, the invasive pest can damage okra, eggplant, and more.
Attune Agriculture announces its Entrapment Insecticide product has received EPA registration and will soon be available.
New study shows major ag pest — the corn earworm — is quickly growing resistance to transgenic crops being used to keep it at bay.
Study shows sprinkling plants with water can be effective in keeping spider mites off raspberry leaves.
A portion of Orange County has been placed under quarantine for Oriental fruit fly following detections of multiple flies.
Biocontrols benefit wine grape growers, but there is still room for improvement when it comes to beating vine mealybug pest.