New Guide Charts Path to Improved IPM for Fly Pests of Cattle
The current state of managing fly pests in livestock reveals a need for better understanding of underlying economics. A group of researchers in veterinary entomology, agricultural economics, and population modeling outline what's needed to build a transdisciplinary IPM approach for controlling flies in animal production.
The Role of Crop Profiles and Pest Management Strategic Plans in IPM Data
Hosted by the National IPM Database but perhaps underutilized, Crop Profiles and Pest Management Strategic Plans offer a treasure trove of guidance for growers and integrated pest management pros. Learn more about these important IPM resources.
Don’t Bet Your Hedges: IPM Guide Outlines Ficus Whitefly Management
The invasive whitefly Singhiella simplex can quickly defoliate Ficus hedges in North America. A new guide in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management provides a key for identification and an in-depth management plan.
New Guide Details IPM for Thousand Cankers Disease in Black Walnut
Thousand cankers disease is a fungal disease primarily affecting walnut trees, spread by the walnut twig beetle (Pityophthorus juglandis). While impacts vary greatly, diagnostic tools and an updated integrated pest management program are urgently needed. A new paper in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management highlights strategies that can be effective in managing TCD in commercial walnut plantations.