Researchers Studying Spotted Wing Drosophila Attractants

Research team seeks solutions to protect state’s cherry crop.

Since devastating many Mid-Atlantic farms in 2010, this Asian-borne pest continues to cause growers significant headaches. New research, however, may offer insights into treatment options that minimize the use of harsh chemicals.

While some feeding habits have been recognized, there’s still a learning curve with this enigmatic invasive pest.

Entomologist in Kentucky uses social media for pest updates, trap catches.

Research updates, recommendations to be presented on devastating pest.

With more imports, we have to redouble our efforts to protect ourselves from foreign pest invaders.

The Sunshine State is ground zero when it comes to foreign pests that can turn agriculture upside down.

The infested field was placed on hold and appropriate safeguards were implemented to prevent the movement of seeds on equipment and personnel leaving the field.

Since first being discovered five years ago, more than 164,000 of the invasive pests have been captured and destroyed.

Reports confirm notorious Q-biotype species is now present in eight counties.

More townships added as small populations of the pest are found in municipalities adjacent to previously quarantined areas.

UF/IFAS researchers take optimistic route, say damage from last summer’s invasive pest onslaught could have been much worse.

UF/IFAS expert warns species likely to cause problems for growers.

Researchers, state agencies working together to prevent a potential outbreak.

First of its kind found in European shipment.

Studies on spotted lanternfly, grape pests, and clean plant are network among the 434 project funding recipients.

Quarantine no longer in effect; products now allowed to move freely.

Notorious wood borer hitched a ride in a container of cucumbers arriving from Costa Rica.

A quarantine for the spotted lanternfly, which was discovered last year in Pennsylvania, has expanded to several townships […]