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Fruit tree integrated pest management

A look at integrated pest management in "Concepts from Start to Finish".

Steve Renquist | May 2015 | Article

Russian Wheat Aphid

What your rolled-up wheat leaves mean.

Mary Corp | Oct 2011 | Article

Comparing the effectiveness of pesticides in controlling thrips in dry bulb onions

Onion growers in Treasure Valley have faced difficulties in controlling thrips. One of the problems is resistance to commonly used insecticides. Researchers conducted tests to find the most effective insecticides.

Lynn Jensen | Jul 2010 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Pinning and labeling insects

The proper way to pin an insect depends on the type of insect that you have collected. ALERT! soft-bodied insects such as scales, caterpillars, mayflies, silverfish and others cannot be pinned. Learn the 15 steps to pinning butterflies and moths.

Silvia I. Rondon, Mary Corp | Feb 2010 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Essential material needed for storing and displaying insects

Learn about storage boxes, insect pins, storage racks, spreading boards, point punches and other tips.

Silvia I. Rondon, Mary Corp | Jan 2010 | Article

Collecting insects and related arthoropods

Detailed instructions on collecting insects for a specimen collection.

Silvia I. Rondon, Mary Corp | Jan 2010 | Article

Carrot rust fly biology and management

Carrot rust flies are well-known to growers of carrots, parsnips, celeriac, celery and other umbelliferous crops. The adults don’t do any damage, but after eggs hatch, larvae burrow into the soil and feed on the roots.

Nick Andrews | Dec 2009 | Article

Scouting and collecting Wheat Head Armyworms

What growers can do to scout for and help identify wheathead armyworms.

Mary Corp | Oct 2008 | Article