New Fruit Pest Threat Found In Pennsylvania By Christina Herrick|January 3, 2015 Although the spotted lanternfly has been limited to a 20-mile radius in the state, without proper reporting and eradication, the risk for this species to spread is great.Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
Grower Input Needed For Spotted Wing Drosophila Survey Posted by Christina Herrick|December 16, 2014 Results of stakeholder needs survey helps prioritize research and education activities.
Spotted Wing Drosophila Regional Workshops Held In New York Posted by Christina Herrick|December 1, 2014 Management tips, early warning signs, and pest biology are among topics discussed at one-day events.
New Invasive Pest Found In Pennsylvania Posted by Christina Herrick|November 4, 2014 Spotted Lanternfly, native to Asia, destroys grape and fruit trees.
Michigan State Offers Online Database Of Tree Fruit Diseases, Insects Posted by Christina Herrick|October 28, 2014 Search engine helps growers identify several issues in the orchard.
Invasive Pest Found First Time In U.S. At Border Crossing Posted by Christina Herrick|October 20, 2014 Moth known to feed on apples, apple buds, leaves, and shoots, is found in a container full of pump valves originating in China.
Bagrada Bug On The Move In California Posted by Lauren María Alexander|September 16, 2014 Find out more on management tactics and what counties are impacted by this invasive pest.
California Quarantine Partially Lifted For European Grapevine Moth Posted by Christina Herrick|September 12, 2014 State lifts ban in Solano County and parts of Napa and Sonoma County.
USDA Needs Your Help In Tracking Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Posted by Christina Herrick|September 11, 2014 Researchers seeking voluntary information to track how pest overwinters.
New Findings On Beetle Flight May Help Control Deadly Walnut Tree Disease Posted by Christina Herrick|September 10, 2014 Pheromone disruption may be the answer in minimizing thousand cankers disease.
Giant Snail Threat Spreading In South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 10, 2014 Dangerous invasive pests found well outside Miami-area hot zone.
Strategies To Prevent Secondary Pests Following Sprays For Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Posted by Christina Herrick|September 9, 2014 Penn State University researcher offers guidelines and control strategies for minimizing the impacts on mites for the next season.
Unexpected Discovery Prompts Giant Snail Alert Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 15, 2014 L.A. International Airport inspectors confiscate 67 live specimens of notorious invasive pest from East Africa.
Invasive Pest Control Starts With Public Awareness By Adam Putnam|May 22, 2014 Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam points out that prevention is the best crop protection.
Florida Nets $5 Million To Fight Ag Pests, Diseases Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 4, 2014 Farm Bill funding will help strengthen surveillance, detection, and mitigation of invasive species.
What’s Ahead For 2014 By David Eddy|January 6, 2014 David Eddy takes a fun spin on the tradition of making predictions for the coming year.
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. […]
Found In Florida: Notorious Noxious Weed Makes Way To U.S. By Growing Produce Staff|November 16, 2012 Chrysopogon aciculatus, a perennial grass known as golden false beardgrass, lovegrass, or Mackie’s pest was recently detected in […]
View From The West: Aliens Continue To Invade the West By Steven T. Koike, TriCal Diagnostics|June 30, 2011 Critical issue: Turn your eyes westward, read the papers, watch the news, and you will continue to hear […]
Pennsylvania Apple Growers Lead Charge Against Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs Posted by Christina Herrick|March 2, 2011 The Pennsylvania Apple Marketing Board announced that it is taking an aggressive stand against the Brown Marmorated Stink […]
