insects

UF entomologist honored for pest management research

A University of Florida (UF) entomologist is being recognized for his work on mating disruption and insect management. Lukasz Stelinski, a UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) p... more »

USDA working group to battle spotted lanternflies

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced a strategic plan to battle spotted lanternflies, pest that harms many fruit, vegetable and nut crops. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection S... more »

USDA’s Agricultural Research Service honors Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris

Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, a research entomologist with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service, is being honored as a finalist for a 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal (the Sammies) as an ... more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Suterra marks 25th anniversary of Puffer

To commemorate its 25th anniversary of the Puffer mating disruption technology for navel orangeworm, Suterra is offering a throwback price of $99 per unit. more »

To spray or not to spray late season insects in pecan

Since pecans are so close to harvest, growers need to pay close attention to the pre-harvest intervals of insecticides. more »