Florida Growers Feeling Bugged To Death — And For Good Reason [Opinion] Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 19, 2015 Invasive pest problems continue to pile onto what’s an already challenging job.Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Invasive Vegetable Pest Found In Michigan Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 6, 2015 Swede midge impacts cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and other crucifers.
Feared Peach Pest Found In California By David Eddy|September 29, 2015 Just one find so far, but an infestation could be disastrous for the U.S. stone fruit industry.
Florida Declares Agricultural Emergency Over Invasive Pest Posted by Frank Giles|September 15, 2015 Oriental fruit fly in Miami-Dade County sparks quarantine and chemical treatments.
Slow And Steady Goes Florida’s Fight Against Giant Snails Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 9, 2015 Since being found four years ago, nearly 160,000 of the invasive pests have been collected and destroyed.
Exotic Fruit Flies Invade South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 31, 2015 Efforts are under way to eradicate pest that attacks more than 230 different fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
Sustainable Options For Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Control By Rosemary Gordon|August 28, 2015 The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), unfortunately, is here to stay. Found in the U.S. in the late […]
Medfly Find Prompts Quarantine In Portion Of San Diego County Posted by Christina Herrick|August 28, 2015 A portion of San Diego County has been placed under quarantine for the Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly) following […]
Study: Stink Bugs Track Favorite Fruits Through Growing Season Posted by Christina Herrick|July 7, 2015 The brown marmorated stink bug has a bad reputation. And for good reason: every summer, this pest attacks […]
New Research Shows Spotted Wing Drosophila Repellent Naturally Produced In Fruits Posted by Christina Herrick|July 7, 2015 Spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii, is a big pest for fruit growers. However, Christine Krause Pham and Anandasankar […]
South Florida’s Newest Pest Has Significant Ooze Factor Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 2, 2015 The infamous New Guinea flatworm, one of the ‘world’s worst invasive alien species,’ might have found a new home.
Governor’s Budget Veto Likely To Shutter UF/IFAS Invasive Pest Quarantine Lab Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 25, 2015 A $180,000 increase, plus another $720,000 in funding for program gone in the stroke of a pen.
Bagrada Bug Has The Potential To Spread Throughout The U.S. Posted by Rosemary Gordon|June 9, 2015 The bagrada bug has moved into South Texas and has the potential to move to other areas of […]
Los Angeles County Under Quarantine Following Guava Fruit Fly Find Posted by Christina Herrick|June 9, 2015 A portion of Los Angeles County has been placed under quarantine for the guava fruit fly (GFF) following […]
Exotic Fruit Fly Found In Florida Posted by Rosemary Gordon|June 2, 2015 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has positively identified the presence of two guava fruit flies, Bactrocera […]
Mediterranean Fruit Fly Found In JFK Airport Posted by Christina Herrick|May 5, 2015 The Mediterranean fruit fly, one of the world’s most destructive pests, was recently intercepted by U.S. Customs and […]
Rare Leafhopper Found In Shipment At Delaware Port By Growing Produce Staff|March 24, 2015 This is the second time this pest has been discovered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists.
USDA Uses Man’s Best Friend To Track Stink Bug By Growing Produce Staff|March 23, 2015 It’s all paws on deck to find brown marmorated stink bug’s overwintering sites.
Florida To Get $7.3 Million To Fight Agricultural Pests, Diseases By Growing Produce Staff|March 19, 2015 Federal Farm Bill funding will bolster surveillance, detection, and identification of invasive threats to crops.
Increased Global Trade Opportunity Equals New Threats For Crops [Opinion] By Adam Putnam|January 26, 2015 Despite expanding business abroad, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam says he’s confident in the protocols in place to prevent entry of invasive pests and disease.
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