Pest Identification - Publications

Pest Identification Publications

Mar 2012

Lettuce Aphid on Late Season Produce 2012

Publication (PDF, 336KB )

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. Very little has been reported about Lettuce Aphids under desert conditions.
Jan 2012

Seed Corn Maggot 2012

Publication (PDF, 501KB)

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 2012

Insect Management on Desert Produce Crops: Aphids 2012

Publication (PDF, 582KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

Aphids are major pests to desert produce due to the damage they cause. This article describes their development, Economic Damage, and suggestions for their management. The Green Peach Aphid, Potato Aphid, Foxglove Aphid, Lettuce Aphid, Cabbage Aphid, and Turnip Aphid are discussed.
Jan 2011

Field Guide to Stink Bugs

Publication (PDF, 2.17MB)

Authors: D. Ames Herbert Jr., Katherine Kamminga, Sean Malone, Thomas P. Kuhar, Eric Day, Jeremy Greene, C. Scott Bundy, Lydia Brown, and Peter Ellsworth

This publication contains many illustrations and pictures useful for identification of Stink Bugs. Several different types of stink bugs are included and discussed briefly in their respective egg, nymph, and adult stages.
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.
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Arizona Bee Identification Guide

Publication (PDF, 761KB)

Authors: Stephen L. Buchmann, Stacey Bealmear, Scott Prajzner, Vicki Wojcik

A guide on how to Identify the bees most commonly found in Arizona, as well as some information regarding the role of bees.

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