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Insect Publications and Other Resources
Insect Publications
  • Oct 2017
    Aphid Identification on Desert Lettuce
    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 2017
    Efficacy of Foliar Insecticides Against Diamondback Moth - Fall 2017
    Publication (PDF, 144KB)
    Authors: John Palumbo
    This experiment was made to test the efficacy of Foliar insecticides against Diamondback Moths. The conslusion was that the spinosyns, Exirel and Sniper (bifenthrin) have provided the most consistent control thus far
  • Sep 2017
    Bagrada Bug Management Tips - 2017
    Publication (PDF, 370KB)
    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.
  • Sep 2017
    Guidelines for Diamondback Moth Management in Fall Cole Crops
    Publication (PDF, 295KB)
    Authors: John C. Palumbo
    This article gives some recommendations on managing Diamondback moths in fall cole crops. These guidelines were prepared in response to the diamondback moth (DBM) outbreaks that occurred in Arizona in 2016-17.
  • Aug 2017
    Insect Management on Desert Produce and Melons: Pests at Stand Establishment 2017
    Publication (PDF, 591KB)
    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.
  • Aug 2017
    Weather Can Have Major Impact on Insects 2017
    Publication (PDF, 143KB)
    Authors: John C. Palumbo
    Local weather patterns have a significant impact on insect abundance in our cropping system. Components of weather, mainly temperature and moisture, can either promote insect population growth or cause populations to decline. This article explains some of these patterns.
  • Aug 2017
    Human Disease Causing Viruses Vectored by Mosquitoes
    Publication (PDF, 1.74MB)
    Authors: Dawn H. Gouge, James R. Hagler, Shaku Nair, Kathleen Walker, Shujuan (Lucy) Li, Christopher S. Bibbs, Chris Sumner and Kirk A. Smith
    There are a number of disease-causing viruses transmitted to people primarily through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
  • Jul 2017
    Interactions Between Insects & Weeds in Desert Crops - 2017
    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.
  • Jun 2017
    Impact of Diamondback Moth Outbreaks on Arizona Cole Crops in 2016‐17
    Publication (PDF, 283KB)
    Authors: John C. Palumbo
    The diamondback moth is one of the most important pests of cole crops worldwide and annually causes $3-5 billion dollars in economic loses due to direct yield losses and control costs. 2016 Arizona had an outbreak. This article contains the results of surveys that tried to assess how much damage was done.
  • Jun 2017
    Insect Management on Desert Melons: Whiteflies 2017
    Publication (PDF, 472KB)
    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 2017
    Insecticide Usage on Desert Lettuce, 2016-17
    Publication (PDF, 290KB)
    Authors: John C. Palumbo
    A total of 20 surveys were completed of insecticide usage on desert lettuce, representing an estimated total of 33,562 fall acres and 33,469 spring lettuce acres from Yuma and neighboring Imperial County. This article concludes that selective reduced risk insecticides will continue to play an increasing role in management of pests in desert lettuce.
  • May 2017
    Impact of Bagrada Bug on Desert Cole Crops: Seven Years After the Outbreak
    Publication (PDF, 332KB)
    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 seven years and shows what some of the trends are regarding the bagrada bug over that time period.
  • Apr 2017
    Insecticide Usage on Desert Lettuce, 2015-16
    Publication (PDF, 225KB)
    Authors: John C. Palumbo
    A total of 22 surveys were completed in the 2016 workshop, representing an estimated total of 28,650 fall acres and 29,920 spring lettuce acres from Yuma and neighboring Imperial County. This article concludes that selective reduced risk insecticides will continue to play an increasing role in management of pests in desert lettuce, but some broad spectrum products such as pyrethroids still will be needed.
  • Mar 2017
    Liriomyza Leafminer Management on Desert Melons
    Publication (PDF, 371KB)
    Vegetable Leafminer, and American Serpentine Leafminer pests are often mistaken for one another. They attack a wide range of over 50 host crops. This article describes their economic damage, their development, and ways to help manage their population. Pictures are also added to aid in identification.
  • Mar 2017
    Thrips Management in Desert Leafy Vegetables - 2017
    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.
  • Mar 2017
    Aphid Management in Desert Produce Crops - 2017
    Publication (PDF, 152KB)
    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 2017
    Corn Earworm Management on Desert Produce - February 2017
    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 2017
    Seed Corn Maggot in Spring Melons 2017
    Publication (PDF, 397KB)
    Authors: John C. Palumbo
    This article gives a description of the seed corn maggot, which commonly attacks the seeds of spring melons. The type of damage that often occurs is described, along with several management tips to help reduce the population and risk from these maggots.
  • Jan 2017
    Aphid Management in Desert Produce Crops - January 2017
    Publication (PDF, 152KB)
    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.
  • Jan 2017
    Foxglove Aphids on Desert Produce 2017
    Publication (PDF, 536KB)
    Authors: John C. Palumbo
    This article describes the Lettuce Aphid. It covers it's physical description, economic damage, insecticidal control, and methods for identifying this insect.

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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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