Category Archives: Pesticides

Biological Insecticides Webinar

This upcoming session in the Greenhouse Management Webinar Series may be of interest: Developments in Biological Insecticides Dr. Lance Osborne, Professor of Entomology, University of Florida, Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka will highlight current and new biological insecticides. The webinar … Continue reading

Posted in Growers, Pesticides, Pests

Upcoming Trainings Offer CEUs

Manatee County Extension Service will hold two training classes in May that offer CEUs for pesticide applicators: May 9: WPS Train the Trainer Workshop: 9am-11am, Manatee County Extension. Need CEU’s? The WPS TTT workshop provides CEUs in several categories. Even … Continue reading

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2 New Pest Publications from UF/IFAS Researchers

European Pepper Moth or Southern European Marsh Pyralid Duponchelia fovealis (Zeller) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Crambidae) (EENY508/IN910) Researchers are monitoring this notable greenhouse pest in northern Europe and Canada for the cut flower, vegetable and aquatic plant industries. Its native range is … Continue reading

Posted in Pesticides, Pests, Plants, Research

Important Whitefly Information

This email was forwarded from Dr. Lance Osborne. REPORTS ARE COMING IN ABOUT WHITEFLY MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS! Based on early reports, 2011 may be another challenging year for whitefly management, with whitefly detections reported in several parts of the country. Growers … Continue reading

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Court Considers Pesticide Drift as Trespassing

This week, a lawsuit in Minnesota concerning the drift of pesticide into an organic farm can, under some conditions, be considered trespassing. Getting a farm certified organic is difficult and federal rules are strict about pesticides whether they are applied … Continue reading

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