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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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