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Insect Publications and Other Resources

Insect Publications

Dec 2016

Pest Abundance on Desert Produce and Melon Crops in 2016

Publication (PDF, 237KB)

This document contains a number of charts and graphs detailing information relating to the abundance of Whitefly, Bagrada bugs, Thrips, Beet Armyworm, Cabbage Looper, and Corn Earworm. There are also a few figures relaying temperature information.
Nov 2016

Aphid Identification on Desert Lettuce 2016

Publication (PDF, 1.68MB)

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 2016

Insecticide Resistance Management Guidelines for Lepidopterous Larvae in Lettuce

Publication (PDF, 1.23MB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article contains a figure illustrating some of the chemical management options for beet armyworm, cabbage looper, and corn earworm. With suggestions on how to apply the chemical control.
Sep 2016

Lepidopterous Larvae Management in Desert Produce Crops, September 2016

Publication (PDF, 139KB)

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, Corn earworm, and Diamondback moth respectively. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.
Sep 2016

Whitefly Management in Fall Produce - 2016

Publication (PDF, 124KB)

Authors: John 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 2016

Insect Management on Desert Melons: Whiteflies September 2016

Publication (PDF, 599KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article descibes 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.
Aug 2016

Bagrada Bug Management Tips - 2016

Publication (PDF, 368KB)

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 2016

Insect Management on Desert Produce and Melons: Pests at Stand Establishment 2016

Publication (PDF, 590KB)

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 2016

2016 Guidelines for Whitefly / CYSDV Management on Fall Melons

Publication (PDF, 547KB)

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.
Jul 2016

Insect Losses and Management on Desert Lettuce: 2004‐2016

Publication (PDF, 321KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article details the results of a survey aimed at assessing what kind of yield losses are suffered on lettuce due to insect pests. It contains data spanning over twelve years (2004-2016).
Jun 2016

Insect Management on Desert Melons: Whiteflies June 2016

Publication (PDF, 501KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article descibes 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.
May 2016

Impact of Bagrada Bug Infestations on Desert Cole Crops, 2010-2015

Publication (PDF, 282KB)

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.
May 2016

Interactions Between Insects & Weeds in Desert Crops - 2016

Publication (PDF, 354KB)

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 2016

Insect Management on Desert Melons: Whiteflies April 2016

Publication (PDF, 479KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article descibes 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 2016

Whitefly Management in Spring Melons - 2016

Publication (PDF, 124KB)

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.
Apr 2016

Insecticide Usage on Arizona Lettuce, 2015-16

Publication (PDF, 187KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A total of 19 surveys were completed in the 2015 workshop, representing an estimated total of 25,905 fall acres and 26,255 spring lettuce acres from Yuma and neighboring Imperial County. This article concludes that the local produce industry has made great strides in minimizing environmental impacts in lettuce production. There have not been any major reports of field failures.
Mar 2016

Thrips Management in Desert Leafy Vegetables - 2016

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 2016

Corn Earworm Management on Desert Produce - February 2016

Publication (PDF, 252KB)

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 2016

Lepidopterous Larvae Management in Desert Produce Crops, February 2016

Publication (PDF, 294KB)

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, Corn earworm, and Diamondback moth respectively. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.
Feb 2016

Insect Management on Desert Produce Crops: Western Flower Thrips 2016

Publication (PDF, 357KB)

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.

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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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