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Mar 2018

Spring Preemergence Weed Control in Lawns

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Authors: Dave Kopec and Kai Umeda

Featuring Spring Pre-emergency Weed Control in Lawns. Suggestions on how to treat for weeds in a proactively rather than a reactively.
Mar 2018

Mosquito and Tick Repellents

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Authors: Dawn H. Gouge, Shujuan (Lucy) Li, Shakunthala (Shaku) Nair, Kathleen Walker, and Christopher Bibbs

Mosquitoes and ticks are medically significant pests that affect the health and wellbeing of Arizona residents. They can cause a variety of health problems due to their ability to vector (transfer) viruses and other disease-causing pathogens.
Feb 2018

Foxglove Aphids on Desert Produce 2018

Publication (PDF, 360KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article describes the Lettuce Aphid. It covers it's physical description, economic damage, insecticidal control, and methods for identifying this insect.
Feb 2018

Aphid Management in Desert Produce Crops ‐ February 2018

Publication (PDF, 162KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A chart detailing various insecticides and the efficacy against different species of Aphids. Each insecticide is rated at Good, Fair, and Poor, and is shown for each listed Aphid species. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.
Feb 2018

Stripe Rust of Small Grains

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Authors: Jiahuai Hu and Mike Ottman

Stripe rust was reported for the first time on barley in Arizona in 1993. The disease is caused by the basidiomycete fungus Puccinia striiformis. Stripe rust appears as yellow orange stripes between the veins of the leaf blades. The disease increases water use, shrivels the grain, and decreases yield.
Feb 2018

IPM for Microorganisms – Focus on Flu Part 2 – February 2018

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Featuring IPM for Microorganisms - Focus on Flu Part 2. The Flu is widespread across America during Flu season. Suggestions are given on how to prepare for and react to to the Flu if contracted. You cannot catch the Flu from your cat or dog.
Jan 2018

Assessing Compatibility of a Pesticide in an IPM Program

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Authors: Farrar, J.J., P.C. Ellsworth, R. Sisco, M.E. Baur, A. Crump, A.J. Fournier, M.K. Murray, P.C. Jepson, C.M. Tarutani, K.W. Dorschner

Journal of Integrated Pest Management
Jan 2018

Aphid Management in Desert Produce Crops ‐ January 2018

Publication (PDF, 152KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A chart detailing various insecticides and the efficacy against different species of Aphids. Each insecticide is rated at Good, Fair, and Poor, and is shown for each listed Aphid species. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.
Jan 2018

IPM for Microorganisms: Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing – January 2018

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Featuring IPM for Microorganisms: Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing. 2017-2018 Flue season is particularly bad. After a brief list of symptoms, management and prevention are discussed.
Nov 2017

Aphid Management on Head Lettuce Using Imidacloprid and Foliar Insecticides 2017

Publication (PDF, 191KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

The objective of these studies was to evaluate control of aphids on head lettuce using either foliar-applied insecticides, soil-applied insecticides or a combination of both. The conclusion was: depending on aphid pressure during the spring growing season, imidacloprid soil applications may or may not provide season long control of aphids.
Nov 2017

Lepidopterous Larvae Management in Desert Produce Crops, 2017

Publication (PDF, 120KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A chart detailing various insecticides and the efficacy against Lepidopterous Larvae. Each insecticide is rated at Good, Fair, and Poor, and is shown for Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Corn earworm, and Diamondback moth respectively. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.
Nov 2017

Corn Earworm Management on Desert Produce - November 2017

Publication (PDF, 252KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article describes the Corn Earworm and where it can be found. It covers it's physical description, economic damage, insecticidal control, and methods for identifying this insect.
Oct 2017

Aphid Identification on Desert Lettuce

Publication (PDF, 1.68MB)

This documents contains an in depth guide to identifying Aphids most commonly found in Arizona produce. There are many images present to aid in identification. Aphid types include: Lettuce Aphid, Foxglove Aphid, Green peach Aphid, and Potato Aphid.
Oct 2017

Efficacy of Foliar Insecticides Against Diamondback Moth - Fall 2017

Publication (PDF, 144KB)

Authors: John Palumbo

This experiment was made to test the efficacy of Foliar insecticides against Diamondback Moths. The conslusion was that the spinosyns, Exirel and Sniper (bifenthrin) have provided the most consistent control thus far
Sep 2017

Bagrada Bug Management Tips - 2017

Publication (PDF, 370KB)

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 2017

Chronicling the Socio-economic Impact of Integrating Biological Control, Technology, and Knowledge over 25 Years of IPM in Arizona

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Authors: Ellsworth, P.C., A.J. Fournier, G. Frisvold, S.E. Naranjo

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Arizona cotton over the last 25 years has depended on the successful integration of biological and chemical controls along with other insect management knowledge and technologies. Contemporaneous measurement systems enabled economic evaluations with long-term datasets to examine economic outcomes and impacts, as well as durability of adopted technology.
Sep 2017

Guidelines for Diamondback Moth Management in Fall Cole Crops

Publication (PDF, 295KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article gives some recommendations on managing Diamondback moths in fall cole crops. These guidelines were prepared in response to the diamondback moth (DBM) outbreaks that occurred in Arizona in 2016-17.
Sep 2017

Increase in Rabies Cases in Animals

Publication (PDF, 217KB)

Authors: Jhoana Molina and Craig Levy

Featuring Rabies. Rabies is quite dangerous and is often fatal once symptoms appear. It is important to avoid getting the disease and to respond properly if infection may have occurred. Leave Bats alone.
Aug 2017

Insect Management on Desert Produce and Melons: Pests at Stand Establishment 2017

Publication (PDF, 591KB)

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 2017

Weather Can Have Major Impact on Insects 2017

Publication (PDF, 143KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

Local weather patterns have a significant impact on insect abundance in our cropping system. Components of weather, mainly temperature and moisture, can either promote insect population growth or cause populations to decline. This article explains some of these patterns.

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