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Insect Publications and Other Resources
Insect Publications
  • Feb 2010
    Lepidopterous Larvae Management in Desert Leafy Vegetables and Cole Crops 2010
    Publication (PDF, 137KB)
    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, Corn earworm, and Diamondback moth respectively. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.
  • Feb 2010
    Whitefly Management in Desert Melons 2010
    Publication (PDF, 152KB)
    Authors: John 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.
  • 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
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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
    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 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
    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 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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    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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    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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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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