Digital Deep Dive: Your Guide To Controlling Invasive Fruit Pests

University of Florida researchers have identified two native parasitic wasps, that might help Florida growers combat the two-spot cotton leafhopper.

Researchers share encouraging findings for biocontrol methods to target spotted lanternfly (SLF) populations in the U.S.

University of Florida researchers have mapped out new intel on the lifecycle and habits of the Thrips parvispinus pest for more effective control strategies.

Learn more about the first Caribbean fruit fly quarantine in California since 1985.

Vineyard manager Gene Sigel waits to see if the severity of the original 2014 spotted lanternfly infestation in southeast Pennsylvania will ever repeat itself.

Portions of San Bernardino and Riverside counties have been placed under quarantine for the Oriental fruit fly following the detection of multiple flies.

Specialty crop growers are on alert for a new pest of concern making its mark in South Florida farms and nurseries: the invasive two-spot cotton leafhopper.

Just weeks after a successful eradication of the Medfly in one part of California, another quarantine for the invasive fruit fly pest emerges.

California Department of Food and Agriculture announces eradication of a Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) infestation that prompted a quarantine in September 2024.

California Department of Food and Agriculture has declared an end to the Oriental fruit fly quarantine in Orange County following eradication of the pest.

Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services repeals quarantine for spotted lanternfly that has been in effect since 2019.

USDA secures $129.2 million in emergency funds to deter fruit flies — some of the most destructive fruit and vegetable pests in the world.

USDA is granting more than $70 million to back hundreds of projects meant to fortify, prevent, detect, and mitigate invasive pests and diseases.

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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.

A portion of Orange County has been placed under quarantine for Oriental fruit fly following detections of multiple flies.

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.