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Jul 2016

Annual Great Arizona Mosquito Hunt – July 2016

Publication (PDF, 443KB)

Featuring Annual Great Arizona Mosquito Hunt, with details of some of the goals of this years project. Other information, such as how to prevent mosquito bites, is also discussed.
Jun 2016

Insect Management on Desert Melons: Whiteflies June 2016

Publication (PDF, 501KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article descibes the sweetpotato whitefly (SWF) in great depth and their relation to Desert 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.
Jun 2016

Herbicides Registered For Irrigation Ditch Banks in Arizona

Publication (PDF, 104KB)

Authors: Barry Tickes

This document contains a chart of Herbicides indicating if they are usable on only drainage ditches, only dry ditches, and whether it works through soil or foliar activity.
Jun 2016

2017 Great Arizona Mosquito Hunt – June 2017

Publication (PDF, 647KB)

Featuring 2017 Great Arizona Mosquito Hunt. Details on how to participate in the event are described. Including on how to make a mosquito trap from some simple objects.
Jun 2016

Online IPM Resources – June 2016

Publication (PDF, 912KB)

Many schools that have pest problems know they need help, but don't know where to start. Now there are many more online resources than there was even a few years ago.
Jun 2016

Pesticide Use Data – Why Getting It Right Matters

Publication (PDF, 1.1MB)

Authors: Al Fournier, Peter Ellsworth, Naomi Pier and Wayne Dixon

Pesticide use data in Arizona has many benefits grower communities. The accuracy of the data impacts the quality of UA outreach, publications, reports, and EPA registration review. This document provides tips and resources to help improve data quality.
May 2016

Impact of Bagrada Bug Infestations on Desert Cole Crops, 2010-2015

Publication (PDF, 282KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

The bagrada bug became a major pest of cole crops since 2010. This report consists of information gathered through surveys over five years and shows what some of the trends are regarding the bagrada bug over that time period.
May 2016

Interactions Between Insects & Weeds in Desert Crops - 2016

Publication (PDF, 354KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

There is a positive correlation between weeds and insects. This article describes the relationship between weed management and insects. It details how weeds can be a refuge for beneficial insects and how they can also act as a reservoir for insect pests. The impact that weeds have on insecticide application is also discussed.
May 2016

Wild Honey Bees in Community Environments – May 2016

Publication (PDF, 1.04MB)

Featuring Wild Honey Bees in Community Environments. The background on some common types of bees is discussed with suggestions on how to prevent bees from becoming too much of a pest in your life. Some bees can be beneficial while others can be harmful, identification plays a very important role in bee IPM.
Apr 2016

Insect Management on Desert Melons: Whiteflies April 2016

Publication (PDF, 479KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article descibes the sweetpotato whitefly (SWF) in great depth and their relation to Desert 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.
Apr 2016

Whitefly Management in Spring Melons - 2016

Publication (PDF, 124KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A chart detailing various insecticides and the efficacy against Whiteflies. 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.
Apr 2016

Insecticide Usage on Arizona Lettuce, 2015-16

Publication (PDF, 187KB)

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.
Apr 2016

Zika Virus – April 2016

Publication (PDF, 889KB)

Featuring Zika and IPM Weed Control. Zika virus is often transmitted by mosquitoes. Although it appears as if it hasn't established itself in the United States as of yet, travel cases occur. Symptoms are listed and some suggestions are given. Suggestions on how to treat for weeds in a proactively rather than a reactively.
Mar 2016

Leafminer Management on Desert Vegetables

Publication (PDF, 380KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article describes the Leafminer in great depth and their relation to Desert Vegetables. It includes it's description and their development. Their Economic Damage, Monitoring/Sampling, and suggestions regarding management practices.
Mar 2016

Insecticide Modes of Action on Desert Vegetable Crops - March 2016

Publication (PDF, 226KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

Contains a list of around twenty chemistry's that are important on desert vegetable crops and their respective "Modes of Action" (short description of what they do and how).
Mar 2016

Thrips Management in Desert Leafy Vegetables - 2016

Publication (PDF, 151KB)

A chart detailing various insecticides and the efficacy against Thrips on Desert Leafy vegetables. Each insecticide is rated at Good, Fair, and Poor, and is shown for both the Adult and Larvae stage. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.
Mar 2016

Poison Prevention and Understanding Signal Words – March 2016

Publication (PDF, 806KB)

Featuring Pesticide Safety and IPM Weed Control. Chemicals can be dangerous, in particular Chemicals and Children can a be very dangerous combination. This article give suggestions on how to keep kids safe around chemicals. Signal words are discussed. Suggestions on how to treat for weeds in a proactively rather than a reactively.
Mar 2016

A Winter Weed - - Still Here But Best Forgotten: Mediterraneangrass

Publication (PDF, 2.4MB)

Authors: David M. Kopec

Mediterraneangrass is a bunchgrass that produces vegatative shoots by tillering. It is relatively simple to remove mechanically due to it's shallow root system. It is not tolerant of hot temperatures and will die if exposed to temperatures over 85F for several days.
Feb 2016

Corn Earworm Management on Desert Produce - February 2016

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.
Feb 2016

Lepidopterous Larvae Management in Desert Produce Crops, February 2016

Publication (PDF, 294KB)

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.

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