Systemic insecticides that target insect pests, including potato beetles and diamondback moths, may not work as well during the drought and other climate changes, warns UC Davis agricultural ...
Last week I wrote about soft versus armored scale insects. Soft scales exude honeydew, are protected by ants and can be controlled by systemic insecticides, some of which have the active ingredient ...
SHREVEPORT, La. - As temperatures rise across the ArkLaTex, gardeners may begin noticing signs of damage on their azaleas ...
(Beyond Pesticides, July 8, 2024) Please submit comments by Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Acephate, an insecticide and member of the highly toxic organophosphate (OP) family, is so toxic that EPA is ...
Systemic insecticides for spotted lanternflies can harm pollinators. Physically remove spotted lanternfly egg masses before they hatch, around April 21. Editor’s note: Throughout the growing season, ...
Early- and mid-season insects in cotton crops are one of many threats growers face that can significantly impact lint yield and fiber quality. Applying integrated pest management (IPM) principles ...
BACOLOD CITY — The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has intensified efforts to prevent further spread of red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation in Negros Occidental, where sugarcane ...