Tag: trap cropping

Research Examines Potential of Alternate Host Plant as a Trap Crop for Asian Citrus Psyllid

The Asian citrus psyllid is a major insect pest of citrus cultivars and vectors the bacteria that causes citrus greening disease. Recent research on a newly identified alternate host plant for Asian citrus psyllid examines the plant’s potential as a trap crop for use in management of the pest.

Entomology Today October 1, 2020 2 Comments

More Than Wheat to Eat: New Zealand’s Wheat Bug Has a Taste for Brassicas, Too

The wheat bug Nysius huttoni is a significant pest of wheat and cereal crops as well as a variety of brassica plants, and it is widely distributed in New Zealand. In a new profile in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management, two New Zealand researchers offer guidance on IPM practices for managing the wheat bug while minimizing potential nontarget impacts.

New Review Examines the Promise of Habitat Management for Pest Control

In a new special collection on trap and cover crops in integrated pest management, experts review the latest research on various habitat-management methods and their applications in both deterring pest populations and fostering natural enemies of crop pests.

Trap Cropping May Offer Organic Growers an Alternative to Pesticides

Organic vegetables are usually more expensive than conventionally grown produce. One of the reasons for this is that the choice of pesticides that organic growers may use is limited (yes, […]