insects

Dr. Bugs: Life cycles of insect and mite pests

Answer: It’s important to understand the biology and ecology of insect and mite pests so you can manage populations below plant damaging levels.  ... more »

MSU wins grant for biopesticide to battle invasive pest

Michigan State University (MSU) has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture t... more »

Thrips parvispinus on pepper with feeding damage present. Photo courtesy of Erich Schoeller.

UGA’s Erich Schoeller discusses thrips threats and boosting biological control at the Great Lakes EXPO

This year at the Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO, which is part of the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO, Erich Schoeller will be pre... more »

Dr. Bugs: Insect growth regulators and insecticide resistance

Answer: Yes, several studies demonstrate that certain insect pests can develop resistance to insect growth regulators. Before addressing the issue of ... more »

New insecticide from Syngenta offers expanded insect control

Mainspring Xtra insecticide from Syngenta is now available for use in greenhouses, nurseries and ornamental landscapes. Mainspring Xtra is powered by... more »

AFE Grow Pro webinar integrated thrips control

Integrated control of thrips webinar

The American Floral Endowment is offering a free Grow Pro Webinar Series session on integrated thrips control at 1 p.m. EST, on August 20, 2024. Sp... more »