Insects - Publications And Resources

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Insect Publications

Jan 2010

The Bagrada bug, a New Invasive Pest of Cole Crops in Arizona

Publication (PDF, 196KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

The bagrada bug is a invasive species that resemble harlequin bugs. This paper shows signs to look for and shows some of the types of damage they cause. It also postulates that it's wide spreading, that it would establish itself as a permanent pest.
Jan 2010

Mean of Western Flower Thrips per Plant

Publication (PDF, 104KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

Chart detailing: Western flower thrips population levels in untreated romaine Lettuce at the Yuma Ag Center 4 days following heavy rainfall that occurred on 21, Jan 2010. Rainfall reduced Thrips.
Jan 2010

Aphid Identification on Desert Lettuce 2010

Publication (PDF, 10MB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

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.
May 2009

Drywood Termites

Publication (PDF, 4.46MB)

Authors: Dawn H. Gouge, Carl Olson, Paul Baker

In nature, termites function as decomposers that breakdown dead wood that accumulates in and on the soil. The beneficial products of this breakdown process are returned to the soil as humus. Drywood and subterranean termites are the most destructive insect pests of wood, causing more than $1.7 billion in damages and cost of control each year in the U.S. alone. Their presence in structures is seldom noticed until damage is discovered or the termites swarm within the building. Drywood termites are found in the southern tier of states, from North Carolina through the Gulf Coast, Arizona and into the coastal areas of California.
Apr 2009

Spray Timing of Spiromesifen and Buprofezin for Managing Bemisia Whiteflies in Cantaloupes

Publication (PDF, 123KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This report discusses the efficacy of using Spiromesifen and Buprofezin to control whitefly population on melons and contains graphs and charts that help show the effectiveness of different rates of spraying.
Jan 2009

Evaluation of fungicide application programs for management of powdery mildew on muskmelon, 2009

Publication (PDF, 40KB)

Authors: M.E. Matheron, M. Porchas

After a few ears of widespread use, some growers have noticed that some fungicides have become less effective. The objective of this field trial was to evaluate disease control efficiency of various fungicide treatment sequences, utilizing products with different modes of action that are registered for use on melon crops.
May 2003

Cross-commodity Guidelines for Neonicotinoid Insecticides in Arizona

Publication (PDF, 175KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo, Peter C. Ellsworth, Timothy J. Dennehy, Robert L. Nichols

This document outlines some of the guidlines for Neonicotinoids, which were relatively new at the time. The plans within the document aim to help keep Neonicotinoids as a cost efficient and effective form of whitefly management for the future.
Nov 2000

Whitefly Management on Desert Melons

Publication (PDF, 108KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo, David Kerns, Kai Umeda

Of the pests that affect desert melons, the Whitefly is the most damaging. It is polyphagous (feeds on multiple plants) and migrates into melons from surrounding crops and weed hosts. This document outlines some suggestions on how to manage the Whitefly.
Jul 1999

Growing Alfalfa for Seed in Arizona

Publication (PDF, 29KB)

Authors: Stephen H. Husman

Due to worldwide shortages of non-dormant alfalfa seed, production opportunities and acreage have increased recently in central Arizona. This article gives some suggestions regarding growing alfalfa for seed in Arizona.
Aug 1998

Egyptian Alfalfa Weevil

Publication (PDF, 47KB)

Adult Egyptian alfalfa weevils (Hypera brunneipennis) are light brown with dark brown and grey markings down their backs and are about 0.2 inches long. This article discusses the damage that they cause, suggestions on controlling them, and when to treat for them.
Aug 1998

Alfalfa Caterpillar/Butterfly

Publication (PDF, 72KB)

Authors: Tim C. Knowles

The first sign of a potential alfalfa caterpillar (Colias eurytheme) outbreak is the influx of large numbers of yellow or white butterflies in late spring or early summer. This article discusses their biology, the damages they cause, types of control, and when to treat for them.
Aug 1998

Beet Armyworm

Publication (PDF, 74KB)

Authors: Tim C. Knowles

Beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) caterpillars are smooth skinned with few or no hairs on the body, may be olive green to almost black in color down the middle of the back, and have a yellow stripe on each side of the body. This publication details the Beet Armyworm. It's description, biology, damages it causes, and methods of controlling it are discussed.
Aug 1998

Alfalfa Aphid Complex

Publication (PDF, 83KB)

Authors: Tim C. Knowles

Aphids feed in groups, often on the growing tips of plants. This article describes the complex of Aphids that can be found on alfalfa and discusses damages, monitoring, control, and when to treat for them.
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New Chemistry - Sivanto (flupyradifurone)

Publication (PDF, 145KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This document outlines the chemistry of Sivanto. It compares it's efficacy on whiteflies, aphids, Bagrada Bugs, and Western Flower Thrips.
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Arizona Conenose Bugs

Publication (PDF, 2.14MB)

Authors: Shujuan Li, Dawn H. Gouge, Shakunthala Nair, Alfred J. Fournier, Wesley E. Hall

Conenose Bugs are also known as kissing bugs, Triatomine bugs, Mexican bed bugs and the Wallapai tigers. Their bite is generally painless but can cause intense itching and tenderness may be experienced at the bite site. Identification, Biology and concerns they may cause towards human health are discussed.

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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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