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Sep 2015

Bagrada Bug Management Tips - 2015

Publication (PDF, 364KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

Contains information on how to manage the Bagrada bug. Includes: where they tend to hide, how to scout them out, what their feeding signs look like, and tips regarding chemical control.
Sep 2015

Whitefly Management in Fall Produce ‐ 2015

Publication (PDF, 290KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A chart detailing various insecticides and the efficacy against Whiteflies for fall produce. Each insecticide is rated at Good, Fair, and Poor, and is shown for both the Adult and Nymph stage. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.
Sep 2015

Pesticide Resistant Head Lice and Management – September 2015

Publication (PDF, 578KB)

Featuring Head Lice. Some head lice are resistant to some forms of insecticide. Tips and tricks on how to deal with this pest are outlined.
Sep 2015

Nondormant Alfalfa Varieties for Arizona 2015

Publication (PDF, 437KB)

Authors: Mike Ottman

This article contains a chart of non dormant alfalfa varieties for Arizona. Suggestions for determining an appropriate fall dormancy class, identifying potential pest problems, yield, and salt tolerance are all discussed.
Sep 2015

Mowing Turfgrasses in the Desert

Publication (PDF, 780KB)

Authors: David M. Kopec and Kai Umeda

The frequency and height that turfgrass needs to be mowed at is dependent on the variety of the turfgrass and the desired outcome. This article discusses some things to keep in mind when establishing your mowing routine.
Sep 2015

Biology and Management of Downy Mildew of Lettuce

Publication (PDF, 695KB)

Authors: Michael E. Matheron

This document describes the characteristics of downy mildew found on lettuce. Giving an in depth explanation of how it survives. Later it gives suggestions on how to manage downy mildew of lettuce.
Aug 2015

Insect Management on Desert Produce and Melons: Pests at Stand Establishment 2015

Publication (PDF, 587KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

There are many insects that can be found on Desert Produce and Melons. This Article covers the description, damage, and Management/Control of the following insects: Flea Beetles, Darkling Beetles, Field crickets, Saltmarsh Caterpillar, Ground Beetles, and Rove Beetles.
Aug 2015

Pest-proofing Your Home

Publication (PDF, 5MB)

Authors: Dawn H. Gouge, Shaku Nair, Shujuan Li and Tim Stock

Many pests encountered in homes and structures can be prevented by using simple techniques collectively known as “pest-proofing”. If done correctly, pest-proofing your home saves you money by reducing pest management costs, and more importantly, reduces potential pesticide exposure. This publication describes general indoor and outdoor pest-proofing measures and some of the major pests encountered in and around homes and structures.
Aug 2015

Mosquito-borne Diseases and Mosquito IPM

Publication (PDF, 607KB)

Featuring Mosquito-borne Diseases and Mosquito IPM. Mosquitoes are considered the most dangerous pest to human health. Suggestions for management are given. Bed bugs seem to be going through resurgence in the United States.
Aug 2015

Insect Management on Desert Vegetables and Melons: Whiteflies 2015

Publication (PDF, 592KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article describes the sweetpotato whitefly (SWF) in great depth and their relation to Desert Vegetables and Melons. It includes it's history of development and damages it has caused. The article also describes the management of SWF, including sampling/monitoring, natural/biological control, cultural practices, and insecticidal control.
Aug 2015

Biology and Management of Fusarium Wilt of Lettuce

Publication (PDF, 486KB)

Authors: Michael E. Matheron

Fusarium wilt of lettuce is caused by the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae. This article decribes the nature of the disease and it's development. It also gives suggestions for how to manage it.
Jul 2015

Evaluation of Clothianidin Seed Treatments for Bagrada Bug Control in Broccoli

Publication (PDF, 304KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

With the outbreak of the Bagrada bug, it was estimated that they infested more than 80% of the acreage in Arizona between 2010-2014. This article outlines an expirement on the use of Clothianidin seed treatments as a way to manage the Bagrada Bug pest. The results indicated that this treatment was effective.
Jul 2015

2015 Guidelines For Whitefly / CYSDV Management on Melons

Publication (PDF, 1.38MB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

CYSDV has caused significant reductions in fruit yields in the past, mainly due to the whitefly. This article gives some management guidelines for the whitefly including cultural management and chemical management.
Jul 2015

Bats

Publication (PDF, 788KB)

Authors: Dawn Gouge, Shujuan Li, and Shaku Nair

This document discusses bats and some of their characteristics. Methods of scouting for them are outlined. Bats can be quite hazardous to human health, if you ever find one on the ground, don't touch it.
Jul 2015

Preparing Your School IPM Plan – July 2015

Publication (PDF, 2.09MB)

Featuring School IPM Plan and Giant Mesquite Bugs. Resources for preparing your School IPM plan are given. Giant Mesquite Bugs are impressively sized bugs, but pose no significant risk to humans or plants. They do not have a venomous bite or sting.
Jun 2015

Herbicides with Activity on Nutsedge

Publication (PDF, 12KB)

Authors: B. Tickes

A short easy to read list of Herbicides with activity on Nutsedge. It is split into Preemergence and Postemergence tables.
Jun 2015

2015 Insecticide Usage on Arizona Lettuce

Publication (PDF, 203KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A total of 19 surveys were completed in the 2015 workshop, representing an estimated total of 25,905 fall acres and 26,255 spring lettuce acres from Yuma and neighboring Imperial County. This article concludes that the local produce industry has made great strides in minimizing environmental impacts in lettuce production. There have not been any major reports of field failures.
Jun 2015

Water Management for Defoliation

Publication (PDF, 316KB)

Authors: Silvertooth, Jeffrey C.

There are several factors which are important to consider in managing defoliation. Factors such as plant-water relations, Nitrogen (N) fertility status, the extent of honeydew deposits on the leaves from insects such as the sweet potato whitefly or aphids, and weather conditions following the defoliant application are all important in terms of the final defoliation results.
Jun 2015

Early Cotton Development

Publication (PDF, 281KB)

Authors: J. C. Silvertooth

After stand establishment, the next critical stage in the development of a cotton crop is the initiation of the first squares, or floral buds, which could develop into the plants’ first boll. This is an important step for a cotton crop and one which is usually followed closely by the attentive farmer.
Jun 2015

Citrus Fertilization Chart for Arizona

Publication (PDF, 433KB)

Authors: Glenn Wright

Provides a chart to help one estimate how much fertilizer a citrus tree needs based off of the nitrogen content of the fertilizer.

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