Crop Protection
Updated insecticide use for spotted lanternfly on peach, grape
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive and important pest for grapes in Southeastern PA. Evaluation of insecticides for managing this insect in the 2018 growing season are ongoing, and we present the most up-to-date data... more »
AgBiome, Luxembourg Industries launch initiative in Israel
AgBiome Innovations and Luxembourg Industries Ltd. announced a joint registration, development and commercialization intent for Howler fungicide in the crop and non-crop markets in Israel. "We are continuously expanding our global business relationships at AgBiome... more »
Atticus introduces lepidoteran control with Inspirato 2 F
Cary, North Carolina-based Atticus has introduced Inspirato 2 F, an insect growth regulator that targets lepidopteran insects in the specialty crop market. Inspirato 2 F (comparable to Intrepid 2F) protects almonds, apples, grapes, citrus, and other crops... more »
Managing risk with crop insurance, diversification
Chris Eckert finds himself spending a lot... more »
Isaacs gets ESA professional award for excellence in IPM
The Entomological Society of America (ESA) has named the winners of its 2018 professional and student awards, recognizing scientists, educators and students who have distinguished themselves through their contributions to entomology. Rufus Isaacs, Michigan State University Department of... more »
Oriental fruit fly quarantined near Sacramento
A portion of Sacramento and Yolo Counties have been placed under quarantine for the Oriental fruit fly following the detection of 15 flies in and around the southern part of the City of Sacramento near... more »
Brown marmorated stink bugs increasing in grapes
Be on the lookout for brown marmorated stink bugs in vineyards, especially as annual crops begin to dry down before harvest. We are catching more brown marmorated stink bugs in traps and seeing more scouting vineyards. So... more »
WSU scientists clone grape virus to help stop devastating disease
A new discovery by scientists at Washington State University could help grape growers roll back a devastating virus that withers their vines and shrivels harvests. Named for how it curls the leaves of infected plants,... more »
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