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Introduction | The Spotted Lanternfly and Commercial Agriculture   December 2025 – The spotted lanternfly has become one of the fastest-spreading invasive insects in the United States, and its rise is creating new challenges for growers across several major production regions. Its colorful wings and unique markings make it stand out, yet the insect’s appearance […]

Introduction | The 2025 Threat of New World Screwworm October 2025 — Few insect pest threats are as unsettling as the New World Screwworm, an insect whose larvae feed not on decaying matter but on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals. For farmers and ranchers, its recent resurgence in parts of the United States has

Introduction | Why Termites Deserve a Closer Look June 2025 — Termites might not be the first pest farmers think about when protecting their crops, certainly not as immediate as the codling moth or navel orange worm. Yet beneath their unobtrusive appearance lies a quiet threat, capable of harming agricultural yields in select crops and causing

Introduction | The Codling Moth in Stone Fruits January 2025 — Meet the codling moth, a pint-sized yet formidable foe in the world of commercial agriculture and hobby farming alike. These uninvited guests have earned a notorious reputation as highly destructive pests, particularly for growers of apples, pears, and walnuts. With their ability to infiltrate orchards

Introduction | Diamondback Moths in Cole Crop Agriculture January 2025 — The Diamondback moth (DBM) is one of the most formidable pests in agriculture, particularly problematic for farmers and gardeners who grow brassica crops (also referred to as cruciferous crops) such as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. Known scientifically as Plutella xylostella, diamondback moths are remarkably