Pest Management

A Growing Problem

Leaffooted plant bugs posing bigger threat to tree nuts. ... more »

Managing Gill’s mealybug in pistachio

Close monitoring and smart rotations are key ... more »

EPA announces accelerated action on four organophosphate pesticides

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an effort to expedite protections on some high-risk uses of four organophosphate pesticides. The Agency is releasing the updated occupational a... more »

USDA completes environmental assessment for Spotted Lanternfly Control Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) completed a supplemental environmental assessment (EA), as required under the National Environmental Policy Ac... more »

UGA to growers: Be on the lookout for ambrosia beetle

Whether a large outbreak or not, ambrosia beetle attacks will occur at some extent on newly planted pecan trees. more »

Wanted: Information about insect pests in Midwest hazelnuts

University of Minnesota is asking for grower feedback on pest management in hazelnut. more »

Registration open for Almond Board’s IPM + NOW Summit

The summit will focus on some of the top pests and diseases in almond today, as well as provide resources for growers. more »

Oklahoma State to host pecan pest management workshop in February

Growers can learn more about integrated pest management methods for scouting, monitoring and control, which can be particularly helpful in times of increased input costs. more »