Insects - Publications And Resources

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Insect Publications

Apr 2015

Whitefly Management in Spring Melons - 2015

Publication (PDF, 159KB)

Authors: J.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 2015

Insect Management on Desert Melons: Whiteflies 2014

Publication (PDF, 458KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article describes 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 2015

Susceptibility of Bagrada hilaris (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) to Insecticides in Laboratory and Greenhouse Bioassays

Publication (PDF, 377KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo, Nilima Prabhaker, Darcy A. Reed, Thomas M. Perring, Steven J. Castle, and Ta-i Huang

This document outlines some tests of their susceptibility to insecticides representing 10 classes of chemisty. Results varied. The best results were seen with bifenthrin, methomyl, and chlorpyrifos.
Mar 2015

Thrips Management in Desert Leafy Vegetables ‐ 2015

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.
Feb 2015

Lepidopterous Larvae Management in Desert Produce Crops, Feb 2015

Publication (PDF, 160KB)

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, and Corn earworm. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.
Feb 2015

Insect Management on Desert Produce: Corn earworm / Tobacco budworm 2015

Publication (PDF, 271KB)

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 2015

Insect Management on Desert Produce: Corn earworm / Tobacco budworm

Publication (PDF, 271KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A serious pests to heads of lettuce, the Corn Earworm can cause serious damage. This article describes their development, Economic Damage, and suggestions for their management.
Feb 2015

Trends in Insecticide Usage on Arizona Lettuce 2014

Publication (PDF, 133KB)

A total of 22 surveys were completed in the 2014 workshop, representing an estimated total of 27345 fall acres and 24955 spring acres from Yuma and neighboring Imperial County. This article concludes that the industry has made great strides to incorporate the newer insecticides
Feb 2015

Foxglove Aphids on Desert Produce 2015

Publication (PDF, 1.07MB)

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.
Jan 2015

Aphid Management in Desert Produce Crops - 2015

Publication (PDF, 151KB)

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.
Dec 2014

New Insecticides for Desert Produce and Melons 2014

Publication (PDF, 162KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This document outlines some of the new insecticides for desert produce and melons around 2014. Sequoia (Sulfoxaflor), Torac (tolfenpyrad), Exirel/Verimark (Cyazypyr), and Sivanto (flupyradifurone) are listed. Their relative efficacy against whiteflies aphids, bagrada bugs, and other insects are compared to the respective IPM standard.
Dec 2014

Pest-o-gram: Whitefly transmitted virus of cucurbits 2014

Publication (PDF, 852KB)

A new and potentially damaging whitefly-transmitted virus of cucurbits was found in the fall of 2014. Symptoms include stunting and leaf yellowing.
Nov 2014

Aphid Identification in Produce

Publication (PDF, 1.0MB)

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 2014

Thrips Management in Desert Leafy Vegetables - 2014

Publication (PDF, 125KB)

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.
Oct 2014

Bed Bug Battle and Mosquito Management – October 2014

Publication (PDF, 1.63MB)

Featuring Mosquito IPM and Fall Landscape Checklist. Mosquitoes are considered to be the most harmful pest to human health. Tips on managing mosquitoes are given. A checklist of what to do to prepare plants for fall season.
Oct 2014

Lepidopterous Larvae Management in Desert Produce Crops, 2014

Publication (PDF, 152KB)

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, and Corn earworm. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.
Sep 2014

Bagrada Bug Management Tips - 2014

Publication (PDF, 390KB)

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 2014

Insect Management on Desert Vegetables and Melons: Whiteflies 2014

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.
Sep 2014

Fall Landscape Checklist and Fire Ants – September 2014

Publication (PDF, 1.8MB)

Featuring Fall Landscape Checklist, Fire Ant Stings, and Conenose Bug. A checklist of what to do to prepare plants for fall season. Warnings about Fire ants, treatment for their stings, as well as some suggestions to reduce risk.
Aug 2014

Insect Management on Desert Produce and Melons: Pests at Stand Establishment 2014

Publication (PDF, 514KB)

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.

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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 w/ a Contamination Demonstration

Presentation (PDF, 311KB)

Authors: Wierda, M.

Location Presented: Presented at Willcox Community Center, AZ.
Feb 2018

Protection of the Pesticide Applicator

Presentation (PDF, 311 KB)

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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