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Arizona Pest Management Center

Providing independent, science-based information for Arizona communities and farms


The Arizona Pest Management Center (APMC) is an umbrella organization within the University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) whose goal is to create a working environment in which the science and implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can thrive in Arizona.

The APMC provides support to CALS faculty members in their efforts to develop and deliver outstanding Integrated Pest Management programs that address the needs of Arizona's citizens. This includes IPM programs serving agriculture, urban communities and natural areas.

PestIdentification
Pest Identification
Aiding in the Identification and Analysis of Pests
AgriculturalIPM
Agricultural IPM
Bringing Science and Context to Your Agricultural Pest Management
IPMAssessment
IPM Assessment
Evaluating Outcomes, Improving Pest Management
CommunityIPM
Community IPM
Supporting Healthy Living and Learning Environments
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Pesticide Safety
We aim to help you know to use pesticides safely and efficiently
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Pest Identification
Information and photo galleries about weed, disease and insect pests and how to submit samples for testing.
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Agricultural IPM
Information for the ag industry for Field Crops, Vegetables, Tree & Nut Crops. Biweekly VIPM updates.
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IPM Assessment
Contains information about current pesticide reviews, Crop pest losses project, and impacts.
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Community IPM
Resources for community pest management including home, school and turf.
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Pesticide Education & Training
Ag and community training and licensing exam information. Special pesticide registrations (SLN and Section 18).
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About Us
Find out more about or mission, organization, current projects, and how to contact us.
Featured Outputs
  • Blister Beetle Basics
    A guide to recognizing Arizona’s diverse blister beetles and how to distinguish them from other similar beetle species.
  • Blister Beetles in Food?
    Blister beetles produce a toxic compound called cantharidin, which can be lethal to horses and unpleasant to humans and other animals. This publication provides guidelines to help growers avoid blister beetle contamination.
  • Pests and Pesticide Control
    This manual reviews basic information on pests, pesticides, and safety. It is important to realize that pesticide application should be only a part of an overall integrated pest management (IPM) plan. Hopefully, this information will help you become a safe and conscientious certified applicator.
  • Nondormant Alfalfa Varieties for Arizona 2019
    Alfalfa varieties differ in fall dormancy, defined asgrowth during the fall. Nondormant alfalfa varieties are usually planted in mild winter areas for their ability to grow in the fall. Nondormant, very nondormant, and extremely nondormant alfalfa varieties (fall dormancy class 8, 9, and 10) are adapted to elevations below 4000 feet in Arizona.
  • Adoption of proactive resistance management practices to control Bemisia tabaci in Arizona and California
    The goal of this project was to prepare pest managers to proactively manage whitefly resistance at the landscape level by providing them with Basic education on the 1st principles of resistance management and Insecticide use Maps.
  • Predicting and Mitigating Resistance Development in Whiteflies
    Insecticidal resistance in whiteflies is a real problem, threatening economic and effective pest control. Research is being done on whitefly resistances to currently used chemical controls and the potential of usage patterns to contribute to the development of these resistances. Effective resistance mitigation begins with the application of the first principles of resistance management.
  • Everyone’s a Winner with Selectivity
    Using selective chemistries is safer for the user and environment. This includes the beneficial predators found within fields that are important for controlling pests such as whiteflies and Lygus bugs. Selective chemistries are an important component of Arizona’s insect cotton IPM program. Current research is being conducted on the newest chemistries to determine their selectivity towards non-target organisms, such as beneficials.
  • Promoting the Use of Predators
    New research has identified critical levels of predators that impact economic spray decisions for whiteflies. By working with the beneficials found naturally within a field, reliance on chemical controls could effectively be reduced.
Latest IPM Shorts
  • Jul 2020
    Protecting Your Flocks from External Parasites – Mites and Lice (PDF, 2 MB)

    External parasites, such as mites and poultry lice, are common pests on birds, especially in backyard chickens. They feed on the blood and bite skin, feathers, or scales of the bird. A heavy infestation of these pests can result in poor poultry health, reduced growth and egg production, and sometimes can even cause bird deaths. This article provides basic information on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an infestation, and how to effectively treat infested birds.

  • Jul 2020
    Protegiendo sus bandadas de aves de corral de los parásitos externos – ácaros y piojos (PDF, 1 MB)
    This publication is the Spanish-language translation of the IPM Short, Protecting your Flocks from External Parasites - Mites and Lice.
  • Jul 2020
    Mistaken Identity: The Cicada Killer Wasp and the Asian Giant Hornet (PDF, 4 MB)
    Cicada killer wasps, known for capturing cicadas to feed their young, pose no threat to humans, but can sometimes be confused with the Asian giant hornet that has become an invasive species found in North America including Washington State and British Columbia.

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Latest Publications
  • Sep 2020
    Goss’s Bacterial Wilt and Leaf Blight of Corn
    Authors: Jiahuai Hu
  • Sep 2020
    Alternaria Leaf Spot of Cotton
    Authors: Jiahuai Hu and Randy Norton
  • Jun 2020
    Do Antimicrobial Water Sanitizers Affect Insecticide Efficacy in Desert Produce?
    Authors: John C. Palumbo
  • Jun 2020
    Ten Years of Bagrada Bug on Desert Cole Crops
    Authors: John C. Palumbo
  • May 2020
    Weed Interference with Insect Management in Desert Crops 2020
    Authors: John C. Palumbo

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Latest Presentations
  • Aug 2020
    Making the Right Decisions with Predator Thresholds for Whitefly Management in Cotton
    Authors: Peter C. Ellsworth, Naomi Pier, Isadora Bordini, Steven E. Naranjo
  • Jul 2020
    Latest Arizona Research on ThryvOn Cotton Trait Technology
    Authors: Peter C. Ellsworth, Steve Naranjo, Isadora Bordini, Naomi Pier
  • Jun 2020
    Push-Pull-Control: Securing Guayule's Future
    Authors: Peter C. Ellsworth, Naomi Pier, & Isadora Bordini
  • May 2020
    Topguard Evaluations in Cotton 2019 Review
    Authors: Randy Norton, Blase Evancho
  • May 2020
    Control Options for Pests in Arizona Cotton Systems
    Authors: Randy Norton

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