Publications

IPM Assessment Publications

Sep 2019

Diamondback Moth on Desert Cole Crops: Survey Results from 2016-2018

Publication (PDF, 597KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

In 2016 there was a outbreak of Diamondback Moths. This article covers a bit of the history of that outbreak and how the were handled in the next two years. The event was partially documented by some surveys found in this article.
Jun 2019

Insecticide Usage on Desert Lettuce, 2018-2019

Publication (PDF, 512KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A total of 28 surveys were completed of insecticide usage on desert lettuce, representing an estimated total of 33,275 fall acres and 35,156 spring lettuce acres from Yuma and neighboring Imperial Counties (Holtville/Brawley/BardWinterhaven).
Jun 2019

Insect Losses and Management on Desert Lettuce: A 15-Year Summary

Publication (PDF, 799.9KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article details the results of a survey aimed at assessing what kind of yield losses are suffered on lettuce due to insect pests. It contains data spanning over fifteen years (2005-2019).
Jan 2019

Economic Value of Arthropod Biological Control

Publication

Authors: Naranjo, S.E., G.B. Frisvold, Peter C. Ellsworth
Oct 2018

Crop Protection & Pest Management Program Saves Lives, Dollars and the Environment in Arizona

Publication (PDF, 2.5MB)

Authors: Arizona Pest Management Center (APMC)

This piece highlights impacts of University of Arizona Extension IPM programs, funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Jun 2018

Insecticide Usage on Desert Lettuce, 2017-18

Publication (PDF, 328KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A total of 25 surveys were completed of insecticide usage on desert lettuce, representing an estimated total of 44,180 fall acres and 37,720 spring lettuce acres from Yuma and neighboring Imperial County. This article concludes that the reduced risk insecticides will continue to play an increasing role in management of pests in desert lettuce.
May 2018

Impact of Bagrada Bug on Desert Cole Crops: An Eight Year Summary

Publication (PDF, 327KB)

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 eight years and shows what some of the trends are regarding the bagrada bug over that time period.
Mar 2018

Adoption of proactive resistance management practices to control Bemisia tabaci in Arizona and California

Publication (PDF, 385KB)

Authors: Naomi Pier, Al Fournier, John Palumbo, Yves Carrière, Wayne Dixon, Lydia Brown, Steven J. Castle and Nilima Prabhaker, Peter C. Ellsworth

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.
Jan 2018

Assessing Compatibility of a Pesticide in an IPM Program

Publication

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
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.
Jun 2017

Impact of Diamondback Moth Outbreaks on Arizona Cole Crops in 2016‐17

Publication (PDF, 283KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

The diamondback moth is one of the most important pests of cole crops worldwide and annually causes $3-5 billion dollars in economic loses due to direct yield losses and control costs. 2016 Arizona had an outbreak. This article contains the results of surveys that tried to assess how much damage was done.
May 2017

Insecticide Usage on Desert Lettuce, 2016-17

Publication (PDF, 290KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A total of 20 surveys were completed of insecticide usage on desert lettuce, representing an estimated total of 33,562 fall acres and 33,469 spring lettuce acres from Yuma and neighboring Imperial County. This article concludes that selective reduced risk insecticides will continue to play an increasing role in management of pests in desert lettuce.
May 2017

Impact of Bagrada Bug on Desert Cole Crops: Seven Years After the Outbreak

Publication (PDF, 332KB)

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 seven years and shows what some of the trends are regarding the bagrada bug over that time period.
Apr 2017

Insecticide Usage on Desert Lettuce, 2015-16

Publication (PDF, 225KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A total of 22 surveys were completed in the 2016 workshop, representing an estimated total of 28,650 fall acres and 29,920 spring lettuce acres from Yuma and neighboring Imperial County. This article concludes that selective reduced risk insecticides will continue to play an increasing role in management of pests in desert lettuce, but some broad spectrum products such as pyrethroids still will be needed.
Jul 2016

Insect Losses and Management on Desert Lettuce: 2004‐2016

Publication (PDF, 321KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article details the results of a survey aimed at assessing what kind of yield losses are suffered on lettuce due to insect pests. It contains data spanning over twelve years (2004-2016).
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.
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.
Jan 2016

The Contribution of Arizona’s Vegetable and Melon Industry Cluster to the State Economy

Publication

Authors: Kerna, A., D. Duval, G. Frisvold, A. Uddin

Vegetables and melons are an important part of the Arizona agricultural economy. While a common way of assessing the size of an industry is the value of its cash receipts, receipts do not fully capture the economic contributions of vegetables and melons to the state economy.
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.

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