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Introduction | The Threat of Insecticide Resistance in Commercial Agriculture An almond grower notices something unsettling. The first spray of the season worked as expected. The second required closer timing. By the third application, control was unpredictable. Trap counts remain elevated. Costs rise. Confidence drops. In many operations, insecticides are often used as a form […]
Introduction | A Quiet but Costly Problem in Orchards and Vineyards Rodents in commercial agriculture are often seen as a background issue compared to insect pests, yet their impact on fruit and nut crops can be significant. Unlike more visible pests, rodents tend to cause damage quietly, working within tree canopies or along orchard edges
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
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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
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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
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Not Your Average Ag Pest | Why Mosquitoes Deserve a Spot on the Radar April 2025 — When we talk about insect threats in agriculture, the mosquito isn’t usually top of mind. Unlike pests that directly damage crops, mosquitoes often go unnoticed in the agricultural conversation — yet their impact can be far-reaching, especially for commercial
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Introduction | Get a Clue & Ditch the Glue March 2025 — For generations, commercial farmers have relied on traditional pest monitoring methods as a watchdog over their crops. Most notably are sticky traps, which gained traction in commercial agriculture around the onset of the Green Revolution in the 1940s, and have been a staple in
Introduction | The Olive Fruit Fly February 2025 — The olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae) is one of the most common pests threatening olive production worldwide. This small, yellowish-brown insect, about the size of a housefly, specifically targets olives, laying its eggs inside the fruit. The larvae feed inside the olive’s flesh, causing irreversible damage that
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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
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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
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