UF/IFAS Researchers Focus In On New Pest By Growing Produce Staff|July 9, 2010 Since being found in Florida for the first time in August 2009 after already making its presence known in the […]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
Medfly Mars Mango Grower’s Business By Growing Produce Staff|July 1, 2010 Although several miles from where a single Mediterranean fruit fly was found recently, a stop-sale order was issued by the […]
Controlling Japanese Beetles By Growing Produce Staff|June 28, 2010 Japanese beetles have only one generation per year, but these beetles emerge over a long period from late […]
European Grapevine Moth Quarantine Expands By Growing Produce Staff|May 20, 2010 California winegrape growers remain concerned about the European grapevine moth (EGVM). Numerous detections have resulted in the addition […]
Thwarting Thrips By Joe Funderburk|May 1, 2010 Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis), a decades long problem in North Florida, has emerged as a serious pest […]
Keep Out Greenhouse Pests By Frank Giles|May 1, 2010 Sometimes the simplest things can make a big difference in the success of pest control in greenhouse structures. […]
Spray Rates, Droplet Size Make A Difference In Combating Corn Earworm By Growing Produce Staff|April 15, 2010 An ariel study conducted by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists indicates that spray rates and droplet size can […]
Maximizing Performance Of Insect Control Products By Ann-Marie Jeffries|April 1, 2010 There are plenty of new materials out there for controlling insects, but how to implement these chemicals into […]
Pest Of The Month: Western Flower Thrips By Gene McAvoy|April 1, 2010 Identification Western flower thrips are small (1 to 2 millimeter), slender, soft-bodied insects that may be yellow to […]
Light Brown Apple Moth Management From Down Under By Laura Drotleff|April 1, 2010 Growers are facing a dilemma with the confirmed presence of light brown apple moth (LBAM) along California’s coast […]
Scientists Determine Plants Can Grow Quickly Or Ward Off Insects, Not Both By Growing Produce Staff|March 29, 2010 Research indicates that plants can’t grow quickly and defend themselves against insects at the same time. The findings […]
Label Expansions For Insect Control Products Coragen And Altacor By Growing Produce Staff|February 24, 2010 Two insect control products from DuPont have received federal registration for use on more than 200 additional crops. […]
Rimon Receives Approval For Sap Beetle Control In Florida By Growing Produce Staff|January 7, 2010 The use of Rimon 0.83 EC Insecticide (EPA Reg. No. 66222-35-400), manufactured by Chemtura Corp., is allowed through […]
Medfly Infestation Detected In San Diego County By Growing Produce Staff|November 4, 2009 A Mediterranean fruit fly infestation has been discovered in Fallbrook, CA, in San Diego County. Two adult male […]
University Resources For Insect Control By Growing Produce Staff|November 3, 2009 Clemson University Coastal Research and Education Center http://www.clemson.edu/public/rec/coastal Integrated Pest Management Guides http://www.clemson.edu/extension/horticulture/fruit_vegetable/index.html Cornell University New York State […]
Pest Of The Month: Spotted Wing Drosophila By Gene McAvoy|November 1, 2009 Identification This pest is of typical size and appearance for a drosophila fruit fly with an adult body […]
New Insect Control Technology By Growing Produce Staff|October 22, 2009 Arysta LifeScience North America has introduced new technology that provides an Eco-Responsive approach to insect control. Called Responsive […]
State Steps Up Medfly Defense By Growing Produce Staff|October 12, 2009 Florida has added more troops to its defense against the Mediterranean fruit fly in the form of sterile […]
New Tolerances For Movento Insecticide By Growing Produce Staff|September 17, 2009 Bayer CropScience has gained tolerances for Movento (spirotetramat) insecticide from the CODEX Alimentarius Commission and the European Union. […]
Rare Bug Found At Miami Airport By Growing Produce Staff|August 31, 2009 The Miami Herald reported the bug, Uttaris pallidipennis Stal, a species of the Hemiptera order, was discovered by U.S. […]
