Alfalfa - Pesticide

Alfalfa Pesticides

Alfalfa Pesticide Publications

Feb 2013

Insect Management on Desert Produce Crops: Western Flower Thrips 2013

Publication (PDF, 306KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

Western flower thrips are major pests to lettuces, cabbage, and spinach because of the damage they cause to these plants. This article describes their development, Economic Damage, and suggestions for their management.
Aug 1998

Alfalfa Aphid Complex

Publication (PDF, 83KB)

Authors: Tim C. Knowles

Aphids feed in groups, often on the growing tips of plants. This article describes the complex of Aphids that can be found on alfalfa and discusses damages, monitoring, control, and when to treat for them.
Aug 1998

Alfalfa Caterpillar/Butterfly

Publication (PDF, 72KB)

Authors: Tim C. Knowles

The first sign of a potential alfalfa caterpillar (Colias eurytheme) outbreak is the influx of large numbers of yellow or white butterflies in late spring or early summer. This article discusses their biology, the damages they cause, types of control, and when to treat for them.