pest management
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.
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These projects allow USDA and its partners to quickly detect and respond to invasive plant pests and diseases. USDA has provided nearly $809 million in funding through the Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program since 2009.
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The Almond Board will be hosting this summit on Feb. 21, 2023, which will take a look at several almond pests and integrated pest management.
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Since pecans are so close to harvest, growers need to pay close attention to the pre-harvest intervals of insecticides.
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These weevil pests may appear in older orchards with a history of damage, but in fields with light damage, it may be best to tolerate it to prevent later aphid and mite infestations.
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A variety of raptors can help with rodent pests, but barn owls are unique.
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Normal temperatures in south Georgia are typically ideal for insect growth. However, these hotter temperatures are detrimental for lots of pests.
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USDA-ARS researchers found winter honeybees consumption of a nearly lethal, imidacloprid-laced syrup did not affect their survival during the study.
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Protect young pecan trees from ambrosia beetle’s telltale sign.
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Wart-like galls on pecan leaves can be a sign of pecan leaf phylloxera, a pest that needs to be controlled at budbreak.
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