Agricultural Pest Management

Exploring the Potential Impact of Navel Orange Worms As we’ve discussed before, commercial agriculture is vital to feeding the growing global population. However, various pests and diseases can significantly impact crop yields and quality. One such threat, especially for nut and fruit farmers, is the navel orange worm (NOW), a destructive pest that targets several […]

Ants – A Farmer’s Secret Weapon or Achilles’ Heel? For most of us, the sight of these curious six-legged creatures typically means that you’ve left some sweet treats on the countertop or perhaps you’ve made a poor choice for your picnic spot. With over 12,000 species around the globe, ants come in various shapes, sizes,

The Apple Industry — In a Nutshell Next to grapes, apples are reported to be the second leading fruit in the US based on production volume and are the number one consumed fruit in the US. Data from the US Apple Association estimates that the 26,000+ apple producers, which span all 50 states, produce over

A Practice That Evolves as Much as Pests Themselves Updated April 2026 – Most farmers would probably agree that pest monitoring and management is an ever-evolving practice that requires undivided attention to both your crops and trends in the pest space. That’s because insects are constantly evolving in an attempt to outsmart and resist the

A Tale as Old as Time It is believed that the first insect dates back around 385 million years ago based on fossil findings of a wingless creature. To put this in perspective, Homo sapiens began their journey a mere 300,000 years ago. That means that insects have had roughly 384.7 million years to evolve,

Pest Control with Sustainability in Mind Whether you are cultivating a small, backyard garden at home or you’re managing several acres on a large-scale commercial agricultural operation, you’re probably familiar with the sinking feeling in your stomach when you notice the first signs of a pest invasion of your crops. Naturally, we are often inclined