…and equipment. Insect vectors include green citrus aphids, melon or cotton aphids, citrus whiteflies, and cowpea aphids. Currently, there is no treatment for the virus, so the best mitigation measures…
‘Unprecedented’ Lygus Problems for Cotton Growers
…aphids or whiteflies that are already in the field or that are moving into the field may have a very hospitable place to land,” Grettenberger explained. “They can reproduce very…
Officials Work to Develop Regulatory Response to New Citrus Disease
…treatments on to prevent populations building of aphids or whiteflies,” said Hornbaker. Fortunately, the limited survey work in residential areas of Kings and Fresno counties has been negative for the…
Electronically Sniffing Out Tomato Plant Pests
A new device created by USDA’s Agriculture Research Service (ARS) and university scientists from Ohio has the ability to sniff out pests on plants. Whiteflies are pests that infect tomato…
Companion Plants Which Should Be Grown Next to Tomatoes
…tomatoes to enhance the fruit’s natural flavors. For years, gardeners have been planting tomatoes and marigolds together because they believed the flowers eliminated insect pests, such as whiteflies. Basil and…
New Pollinator Species to Become Available in California
…work with growers in mapping out a plan for addressing pests such as whiteflies and spider mites. “I spend quite a bit of my job just helping growers know which…
Ways You May Be Able to Use Cinnamon in the Garden
…mushrooms and it prevents rust. Cinnamon can also be used on houseplants to kill spider mites, whiteflies, and other common pests. It can get rid of gnats, which aren’t necessarily…
How to Spot and Get Rid of Whiteflies
…and Get Rid of Whiteflies Whiteflies have the potential to kill entire crops in a short amount of time. Whiteflies are white winged insects that look quite similar to aphids. …
19 Growing Herbal Teas at Home for Health Benefits
…If you grow your lemongrass outside, it can also keep away common garden pests like whiteflies and mosquitoes. Mint – this herb’s leaves have been used for centuries to aid…
Why Your Garden Needs Ladybugs
…our helpful beetle friends enjoy many other insects, including: Spider mites Mealybugs Tomato hornworms Cabbage moths Whiteflies Scales Ladybugs feast on other insects throughout their lives. In fact, the average…
Natural Pest Control Plants
…pests. Such as Sunflowers. They distract aphids and whiteflies from other plants. Fragrant Marigolds will a pop of color to your garden while repelling spider mites and snails. Other smelly…
Pesticide Resistant Whitefly Poses Threat to U.S. Crops
…a serious threat to crops such as tomatoes, beans, squash, cotton and melons. Whiteflies draw fluid out of a plant’s leaves, and excrete a sticky residue that allows fungus to…
Cotton Acreage May be Lowest Since the 1920s
…to become unmanageable and continues to puzzle growers and pest experts. Whiteflies feed on plant sap and then excrete “honeydew.” The sweet, sticky honeydew settles on open cotton bolls. If…
Certis USA Says New Insecticide is Registered
PFR-97 is now available for use in California for mites, whiteflies, thrips and psyllids. To learn more and visit the Certis webpage, CLICK HERE….