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…nematode populations from reaching economic levels, they will also help control plant diseases and insect pests. Allelochemicals are plant-produced compounds (other than food compounds) that affect the behavior of other…
By Tammy Howard and Guy K. Ames, NCAT Agriculture Specialists There are several key insects that affect apple production. Use this handy guide to help identify some insect pests and…
…and disease problems for urban growers. For example, the fragmented habitats of insects in cities and towns can be more conducive to crop pests than to beneficial insects (Hunter, 2002),…
…purchased one roll of insect netting to pull double duty. We not only wanted to create an insect exclusion area inside the high tunnel, but also to create insect-excluded low…
…(with the exception of lavender) that are both drought tolerant and highly attractive to beneficial insects. In addition to attracting beneficial insects (predators, parasites, and pollinators), hedgerows can serve a…
…services of pest control on various insect pests. My stone fruits and pear trees rarely have any aphids or other insect pests through the season. In summary, the benefits of…
…for information on specific product and pests. Finally, remember that many of the habitat features that support pollinators will also host beneficial insects that help control pests naturally, reducing the…
…single spray of an appropriate insecticide shortly before harvest. Tarnished Plant Bug and Other “Cat-facing” Insects The best cultural control for these insects is orchard sanitation and regular, close mowing…
…At least one botanical insecticide, neem, and several relatively new microbials—e.g., Spinosad™ and Beauvaria bassiana—can be effective against particular pests. Pheromone disruption systems for specific pests, like codling moth and…
…a modicum of disease resistance. The fruit will probably experience some insect damage, but non-toxic control methods are available for most of the common pests. The best pest management technique,…