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Insect Publications and Other Resources
Insect Publications
  • May 2012
    Insecticide Use on Arizona Head Lettuce
    Publication (PDF, 149KB)
    Authors: John C. Palumbo
    Management practices change and insecticide usage patterns are one of the most objective tools for assessing such change. This report contains two years (2011, 2012) of such information.
  • May 2012
    Working the Bugs Out
    Publication (PDF, 2.85MB)
    Authors: Dawn H. Gouge, Carl Olson, Al Fournier & Paul Baker
    In 2011 Arizona enacted bed bug related regestration. Landlords and tennants in multi-family housing need to communicate with each other about issues with bed bugs. The specifics of what is required by land lords and tenants is discussed.
  • Apr 2012
    Interactions between Insects and Weeds in Vegetable Crops
    Publication (PDF, 77KB)
    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.
  • Apr 2012
    Insect Management on Desert Vegetables and Melons: Whiteflies - 2012
    Publication (PDF, 856KB)
    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.
  • Apr 2012
    Whitefly Management in Desert Melons 2012
    Publication (PDF, 281KB)
    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.
  • Mar 2012
    Lettuce Aphid on Late Season Produce 2012
    Publication (PDF, 336KB )
    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. Very little has been reported about Lettuce Aphids under desert conditions.
  • Mar 2012
    Enhancing Capacity for IPM Practice and Assessment in Arizona
    Publication (PDF, 1.6MB)
    Authors: P.C. Ellsworth, A. Fournier, W. Dixon, J.C. Palumbo, D.H. Gouge, K. Umeda and J. Peterson
    Measuring and communicating environmental, economic and social impacts of IPM are key to recruiting and leveraging support for our IPM programs, and to maximizing future impacts. This document outlines IPM practices and assessment in Arizona.
  • Feb 2012
    Insect Management on Desert Produce Crops: Western Flower Thrips 2012
    Publication (PDF,161KB)
    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.
  • Feb 2012
    Thrips Management in Desert Leafy Vegetables - 2012
    Publication (PDF, 128KB)
    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.
  • Feb 2012
    Aphid Management in Desert Leafy Vegetables and Cole Crops 2012
    Publication (PDF, 167KB)
    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 2012
    Seed Corn Maggot 2012
    Publication (PDF, 501KB)
    Authors: John C. Palumbo
    This article gives a description of the seed corn maggot, which commonly attacks the seeds of spring melons. The type of damage that often occurs is described, along with several management tips to help reduce the population and risk from these maggots.
  • Jan 2012
    Insect Management on Desert Produce Crops: Aphids 2012
    Publication (PDF, 582KB)
    Authors: John C. Palumbo
    Aphids are major pests to desert produce due to the damage they cause. This article describes their development, Economic Damage, and suggestions for their management. The Green Peach Aphid, Potato Aphid, Foxglove Aphid, Lettuce Aphid, Cabbage Aphid, and Turnip Aphid are discussed.
  • Jan 2012
    Historical Trends in Aphid Abundance in Desert Lettuce
    Publication (PDF,135KB)
    Aphid abundance varies considerably from year to year. This document shows data from a span of around 14 years. Based off of this history one can deduce a few trends, such as some correlations between annual rainfall and aphid abundance.
  • Jul 2011
    Recommendations for Management of Whiteflies, Whitefly-transmitted viruses, and Insecticide Resistance for Production of Cucurbit Crops in Florida
    Publication (PDF, 661KB)
    Authors: Susan E. Webb, David J. Schuster, P. A. Stansly, Jane E. Polston, Scott Adkins, Carlye Baker, Pamela Roberts, Oscar Liburd, Teresia Nyoike, Eugene McAvoy, and Alicia Whidden
    Three viruses transmitted by whiteflies have been identified in watermelon, muskmelon, and squash since 2004. This article outlines some of the signs and symptoms that can be observed.
  • May 2011
    Impact of the Bagrada Bug on Desert Cole Crops: A Survey of PCA/Growers in 2010 and 2011
    Publication (PDF, 189KB)
    Authors: John C. Palumbo
    The Bagrada bug became a major pest of cole crops in 2010. This report contains two years worth of surveys from PCA/growers and illustrates a few of the differences present between 2010 and 2011.
  • Jan 2011
    Field Guide to Stink Bugs
    Publication (PDF, 2.17MB)
    Authors: D. Ames Herbert Jr., Katherine Kamminga, Sean Malone, Thomas P. Kuhar, Eric Day, Jeremy Greene, C. Scott Bundy, Lydia Brown, and Peter Ellsworth
    This publication contains many illustrations and pictures useful for identification of Stink Bugs. Several different types of stink bugs are included and discussed briefly in their respective egg, nymph, and adult stages.
  • May 2010
    Weather Can Have Major Impact on Insects 2010
    Publication (PDF, 86KB)
    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.
  • May 2010
    Estimated Insecticide Usage on head lettuce in Arizona 2005-2010
    Publication (PDF, 119KB)
    Authors: John C. Palumbo
    Management practices change and insecticide usage patterns are one of the most objective tools for assessing such change. This report contains five years (2005-2010) of such information.
  • Feb 2010
    Thrips Management in Desert Leafy Vegetables 2010
    Publication (PDF, 566KB)
    Authors: John C. Palumbo
    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.
  • Feb 2010
    Aphid Management in Desert Leafy Vegetables and Cole Crops 2010
    Publication (PDF, 622KB)
    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.

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Insect Presentations
  • Jul 2021
    Tips on How to Manage Lygus Efficiently in ThryvOn Cotton
    Presentation (PDF, 6.9MB)
    Authors: Peter C. Ellsworth, Isadora Bordini, Naomi Pier
    Location Presented: Rayner Farm
  • Aug 2020
    Making the Right Decisions with Predator Thresholds for Whitefly Management in Cotton
    Presentation (PDF 1.1MB)
    Authors: Peter C. Ellsworth, Naomi Pier, Isadora Bordini, Steven E. Naranjo
    Location Presented: Virtual Tent Talk
  • Jul 2020
    Latest Arizona Research on ThryvOn Cotton Trait Technology
    Presentation (PDF, 5.4MB)
    Authors: Peter C. Ellsworth, Steve Naranjo, Isadora Bordini, Naomi Pier
    Location Presented: Desert Ag Virtual Conference
  • Jun 2020
    Push-Pull-Control: Securing Guayule's Future
    Presentation (PDF, 4.6MB)
    Authors: Peter C. Ellsworth, Naomi Pier, & Isadora Bordini
    Location Presented: 7th Annual New Technologies Workshop for Field Crops
  • Jan 2020
    Biocontrol Informed Thresholds, Insecticide Selectivity, and Risk Reduction in Whitefly Management
    Presentation (PDF, 14.9MB)
    Authors: Isadora Bordini, Naomi Pier, Peter C. Ellsworth
    Location Presented: 2020 January Field Crops Clinics
  • Oct 2019
    Alfalfa Production: Getting a Good Start
    Presentation (PDF, 4.8MB)
    Authors: Mike Ottman
    Location Presented: Parker and Blythe
  • Aug 2019
    Blister Beetles – A Challenge for Arizona’s Growers
    Presentation (PDF, 781KB)
    Authors: W. Eugene Hall, Peter C. Ellsworth, Leif Abrell, Naomi Pier, Duarte Diaz
    Location Presented: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Conference, Tucson, AZ August 2019
  • May 2018
    New Research & Trends in Cotton Insect Control
    Presentation (PDF, 8.00Mb)
    Authors: Ellsworth P.C.
    Location Presented: Poster presented at the Desert Agriculture Conference, Scottsdale, AZ.
  • Mar 2018
    Adoption of proactive resistance management practices to control Bemisia tabaci in Arizona and California
    Presentation (PDF, 388KB)
    Authors: Pier, N., A. Fournier, J. Palumbo, Y. Carrière, W. Dixon, L. Brown, S. J. Castle, N. Prabhaker, P.C. Ellsworth
    Location Presented: Poster presented at the 9th International IPM Symposium. Baltimore, Maryland
  • Feb 2018
    Protection of the Pesticide Applicator
    Presentation (PDF, 311 KB)
    Authors: Wierda, M.
    Location Presented: Presented at Willcox Community Center, AZ.
  • Feb 2018
    Protection of the Pesticide Applicator w/ a Contamination Demonstration
    Presentation (PDF, 311KB)
    Authors: Wierda, M.
    Location Presented: Presented at Willcox Community Center, AZ.
  • Jun 2017
    Implementing IPM in Cotton in Arizona & Mexico
    Presentation (PDF, 1.904MB)
    Authors: Ellsworth, P. and Naranjo, S.
    Location Presented: Presented at the 14th International Symposium on the Biosafety of GMOs, Guadalajara, Mexico
  • Apr 2017
    Section 18 Emergency Exemptions & Transform Use in Cotton
    Presentation (PDF, 2.972MB)
    Authors: Ellsworth, P.
    Location Presented: Presented at the Desert Agriculture Conference, Chandler, AZ.
  • Nov 2016
    Fulfilling Our Mission
    Presentation (PDF, 4.84MB)
    Authors: Peter C. Ellsworth
    Location Presented: Campus Administrative Team In-Service, Maricopa Ag Center
  • Sep 2016
    Chronicling Successful Integration of Technology and Knowledge over 25 Years of IPM in Arizona
    Presentation (PDF, 942KB)
    Authors: Ellsworth, P., A. Fournier, J. Palumbo, S. Naranjo, G. Frisvold.
    Location Presented: Presented at the International Congress of Entomology, Orlando, FL.
  • Jun 2016
    Measuring Biological Control for Whitefly Management in Cotton
    Presentation (PDF, 695KB)
    Authors: Vandervoet T., P. Ellsworth, S. Naranjo, Y. Carrière.
    Location Presented: Presented at New Technology Workshop, Maricopa, AZ.
  • Feb 2016
    The Arizona Whitefly IPM Model: Cooperative Extension as Key to Translating and Transforming the Mexican Cotton System
    Presentation (PDF, 1809KB)
    Authors: Ellsworth, P., A. Fournier, T. Vandervoet, S. Naranjo.
    Location Presented: Presented at the 2nd International Whitefly Symposium, Arusha, Tanzania.
  • May 2015
    Toretto Fit in Cotton IPM Programs
    Presentation (PDF, 2.18MB)
    Authors: Peter C. Ellsworth
    Location Presented: Mexicali, Mexico
  • Apr 2015
    Status of Insect Pests on Lettuce in Arizona: Economic Impacts and Management
    Presentation (PDF, 777KB)
    Authors: John C. Palumbo
  • Nov 2014
    IPM trends and data: Two decades of pesticide use and risk
    Presentation (PDF, 5.8MB)
    Authors: Michael Guzy, Peter Ellsworth, Al Fournier, Wayne Dixon, Paul Jepson, John Palumbo, Wade Pronchinske
    Location Presented: Entomology 2014: ESA 62nd Annual Meeting, Portland Oregon

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