Find, Fight Tomato Russet Mites By Gene McAvoy|May 17, 2013 Identification In the past, tomato russet mite was rarely damaging in Florida, but recently has increased in incidence. […]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 Insecticide To Battle Potato Psyllid By Growing Produce Staff|May 7, 2013 Dow AgroSciences announced today that it has received federal registration of Transform WG insecticide. The distinctive new chemistry […]
Closer SC Insecticide Receives Federal Registration Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 7, 2013 Dow AgroSciences announced today that it has received federal registration of Closer SC insecticide. The insect control product […]
Spotted Wing Drosophila Northwest Population May Hit Record High Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 2, 2013 The spotted wing drosophila fly, which lays its eggs in fruit and makes it unmarketable, could reach record […]
Tips On Managing Pear Sawfly Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 1, 2013 The pear sawfly, commonly known as pearslug, is not a true slug but resembles one because it exudes […]
EU Bans Neonicotinoids Despite Members’ Split Vote Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 29, 2013 Just as there is in the U.S., there is great concern across Europe about the collapse of bee […]
New App For Californians To Rat On Pests Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 25, 2013 In connection with national Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Species Awareness Month, the California Department of Food and […]
Invasive Species Reporting App Available For iPhone, iPad Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 25, 2013 Ohio State University Extension has released an iPhone and iPad version of its Great Lakes Early Detection Network […]
Trap Crops Are A Good Alternative Pest Management Strategy By Dr. Ayanava Majumdar|April 12, 2013 Sorghum varieties and sunflowers used to lure leaffooted bugs away from tomato crops
Fruit Growers Facing Global Insect Pressure Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 3, 2013 Far-reaching global trade can be a beautiful thing, as growers gain access to new and potentially lucrative markets. […]
Analyzing The Rise In Invasive Pests By David Eddy|April 2, 2013 Editor’s Note: Some time ago, we were contacted by New York grower Mike Biltonen, who wanted to talk […]
Spotted Wing Drosophila Survey Now Open Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 2, 2013 Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is becoming a serious insect pest in commercial production of berries and several other […]
Florida To Receive $6 Million For Agriculture Pest And Disease Control Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 29, 2013 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced the state will receive $6 million in federal […]
Pointers For Managing Seed And Root Maggots This Spring By Growing Produce Staff|March 27, 2013 Early plantings of several vegetable crops are especially susceptible to damage by seedcorn maggot, cabbage maggot, or onion […]
New Insecticide For Sweet Corn Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 27, 2013 Annihilate, a new insecticide from Chemtura AgroSolutions, is designed to help sweet corn growers protect their crop from […]
Eastern Grape Insect Update Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 24, 2013 Cornell entomologist Greg Loeb puts together an annual report on insect pests that could potentially find their way […]
Skyraider Insecticide/Miticide Receives EPA Approval By Growing Produce Staff|March 21, 2013 Skyraider insecticide/miticide, manufactured by MANA, has received EPA approval for broad-spectrum control against soil and foliar insects on potatoes, […]
Research Aims To Control Pale Cyst Nematode Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 20, 2013 Burrowing into potato roots to feed, the pale cyst nematode Globodera pallida will obstruct nutrients and cause stunted […]
Suterra Releases Navel Orangeworm (NOW) BioLure By Growing Produce Staff|March 13, 2013 Suterra announces the global launch of NOW BioLure, a pheromone-based monitoring tool for Navel Orangeworm (NOW, Amyelois transitella). […]
Update On Brown Marmorated Stink Bug In Michigan Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 12, 2013 The first brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) officially identified in Michigan was found in Berrien County in 2010. […]
