Insects - Publications And Resources

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Insect Publications

Jul 2014

2014 Management of Whiteflies and CYSDV on Fall Melons

Publication (PDF, 328KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

CYSDV has caused significant reductions in fruit yields in the past, mainly due to the whitefly. This article gives some management guidelines for the whitefly including cultural management and chemical management.
Jun 2014

Impact of Bagrada Bug Infestations on Desert Cole Crops, 2010-2013

Publication (PDF, 224KB)

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.
Jun 2014

Rabies – June 2014

Publication (PDF, 1.92MB)

This article discusses the three most prevalent scorpions found in Arizona and describes each of them. Tips are given on how to live with and manage scorpions. IPM methods are discussed.
May 2014

Lepidopterous Larvae Management in Desert Melon Crops, 2014

Publication (PDF, 111KB)

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 and Cabbage looper. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.
Apr 2014

Research-Based Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programs Impact People, Communities and the Economy of Arizona

Publication (PDF, 2.17MB)

Pests in homes, schools, parks, landscapes and other community settings threaten human health and impact local economies. This document outlines some of the impacts that research based Integrated Pest Management programs have made on Arizona.
Apr 2014

Whitefly Management in Desert Melons 2014

Publication (PDF, 84KB)

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.
Feb 2014

Insect Management on Desert Produce Crops: Western Flower Thrips 2015

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 2014

Aphid Management in Desert Leafy Vegetables and Cole Crops 2014

Publication (PDF, 134KB)

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 2014

Foxglove Aphid on Desert Lettuce Crops

Publication (PDF, 218KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

The foxglove aphid has been infesting desert commercial crops since 2002. This article discusses the description, damages, and methods of control for the foxglove aphid in lettuce crops.
Feb 2014

Bed Bugs

Publication (PDF, 25.16MB)

Authors: Dawn H. Gouge, Shujuan Li, Shaku Nair, Tim Stock, Sam Bryks, Carrie R. Foss, Alvaro Romero, Deborah J. Young and Aimee Code

Bed bugs are small insects that feed on blood. They can be found in and near beds. Identification, development, effects on human health, hiding places, limitations, and how to avoid them are discussed.
Feb 2014

Start a new year with clutter control – February 2014

Publication (PDF, 1.44MB)

Start a new year with clutter control. This is a huge part of IPM. If you can declutter, you can significantly reduce places for pests to reside. Suggestions for: Managers, Faculty, Custodians, Kitchen Staff, and Students are given. Turkestan Cockroaches description given.
Dec 2013

New Insecticides for Desert Produce and Melons 2013

Publication (PDF, 166KB)

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 eficacy against whiteflies aphids, bagrada bugs, and other insects are compared to the respective IPM standard.
Oct 2013

Aphid Identification on Desert Lettuce 2013

Publication (PDF, 221KB)

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 2013

Mosquitoes

Publication (PDF, 2.54MB)

Authors: Shujuan Li, Dawn Gouge, Al Fournier, Shaku Nair, Paul Baker, Carl Olson

Mosquitoes are one of the most important insect pests that affect the health and well being of humans and domestic animals worldwide.
Sep 2013

Whitefly Management in Leafy Vegetables, Cole Crops and Melons- Fall 2013

Publication (PDF, 139KB)

Authors: J.C. Palumbo

A chart detailing various insecticides and the efficacy against Whiteflies for fall produce. 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.
Sep 2013

Lepidopterous Larvae Management in Desert Produce Crops, 2013

Publication (PDF, 143KB)

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 and Diamondback moth. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.
Aug 2013

Knockdown and Residual Control of Bagrada Bug With Foliar Insecticides in Broccoli: 2013 Efficacy Report

Publication (PDF, 250KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

Preventing adult Bagrada bugs from feeding on plant terminals and small cotyledons is critical to establishing and maintaining a quality stand. This paper explores the relative efficacy of conventional insecticides, pyrethroids, neonicotinoids, and expiremental insecticides.
Aug 2013

Bagrada Bug Management Tips - 2013

Publication (PDF, 364KB)

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.
Aug 2013

Insect Management on Desert Produce and Melons: Pests at Stand Establishment 2013

Publication (PDF, 479KB)

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.
Jul 2013

Area wide Incidence of Whiteflies and CYSDV In Fall Melons in Yuma County, 2007-2012

Publication (PDF, 1.77MB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo, Kurt Nolte, Yves Carriere

This is a summary of a recently completed project that was designed to survey the area wide incidence of Bemisia whiteflies and Cucurbit Yellow Stunting Disorder Virus (CYSDV) in commercial melon fields throughout the Yuma Arizona growing region.

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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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