Insect Control
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.
Researchers receive $325,00 grant from USDA to develop a new biopesticide for the invasive spotted wing drosophila.
Twelve counties and counting are under quarantine for the invasive pest. Find out what ag experts are saying.
Research report indicates as crop protection shifts toward sustainable practices and innovations, the demand for more nematicides is expected to expand.
Local agriculture officials confirm new infestations of spotted lanternfly in parts of southeastern Michigan.
Less than a month after successfully eradicating multiple fruit fly threats across the state, a new Medfly sighting has portions of Alameda County under watch.
Nearly year-long collaborative effort successfully eradicated four invasive fruit fly species.
Learn more about four new pest-resistant long beans and how they can change the game in pesticide use.
Researchers aim to raise awareness of problematic pest that affects a number of food crops.
New York Department of Agriculture and Markets confirms first detection of spotted lanternfly in proximity to commercial vineyards in the Finger Lakes.
Latest eradication is the third Oriental fruit fly quarantine lifted in the Golden State this year.
In the latest State of the Vegetable Industry survey, flea beetles were listed as one of the often-mentioned pests that growers found problematic.
Host crops for the Tau fruit fly include more than 300 varieties, such as citrus and other fruits, nuts, vegetables, and berries.
State of the Industry survey respondents indicate increased rainfall helping pests prevail.
Initial find has long been feared because the Golden State produces 90% of the nation’s grapes, the invasive pest’s favorite food.
Ag officials have declared the end of the Oriental fruit fly quarantine in Sacramento and Santa Clara counties following eradication of the invasive pest.