Crop Protection
Apple insect pests targeted by farmer-driven research in northern New York
As the 2016 apple harvest nears completion, researchers with funding from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program are eager to see if growers have been able to reap a second year of benefits... more »
EPA registration granted for BioSpectra 100SC
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation have approved its application for Pace International's BioSpectra 100SC, for postharvest applications in citrus and stone fruit. According to Pace International, this technology - while new... more »
BMSB still damaging Michigan fruit
This is the ninth and final report for 2016 of the Michigan State University Extension brown marmorated stink bug monitoring network. Last week, 29 nymphs and 808 adults for a total of 837 brown marmorated stink... more »
Bio Huma Netics R&D director appointed to EPA committee
Rita Abi-Ghanem, Ph.D., senior director of research and development at Bio Huma Netics (BHN), has been appointed to a 2-year term to serve as a member of the Agricultural Science Committee of the U.S. Environmental Protection... more »
$250,000 in grants available to address pest issues in West
The Western Integrated Pest Management Center is making about $250,000 in grant funding available to individuals and organizations developing IPM resources. The request for applications was posted on the center’s website at www.westernipm.org. Proposals will... more »
Isagro USA changes distribution for KENTAN DF
Isagro USA will once again market KENTAN DF in the United States. “KENTAN DF fits the profile of our short and long-term marketing strategy for the U.S. and Canada. The addition of KENTAN DF back... more »
BMSB trap catches increased heavily in east Michigan
We have seen a strong trap catch of adult brown marmorated stink bugs in traps checked Sunday, Sept. 25, and Tuesday, Sept. 27, in half of the 10 Michigan State University Extension trapping sites scattered over... more »
Venerate bioinsecticide now available in California
Marrone Bio Innovations' Venerate XC bioinsecticide is now available in California. According to the company, Venerate XC is a liquid microbial-based, contact and ingestion insecticide that degrades insect exoskeletons and interferes with molting of chewing insects,... more »
