February 21, 2021PEST CONCERNS ... Research accelerates in effort to contain spotted lanternfly New collection showcases growing body of knowledge on spotted lanternfly biology and management READ MORE
February 15, 2021PEST RESEARCH ... Invasive flies prefer untouched territory when laying eggs Experiments aimed to better understand the egg-laying behavior of D. suzukii READ MORE
January 14, 2021INVASIVE CONTROL MEASURES ... USDA invests $11.65M to control destructive feral swine Investment expands the pilot program to new projects in eight states READ MORE
January 10, 2021pest management ... Maine to continue combating pest despite feds deregulation Maine has long made efforts to slow the spread of the emerald ash borer READ MORE
January 3, 2021LEADERSHIP ROLE ... Texas 'wild pig wars' leader assumes role in national task force AgriLife Extension’s Tomeček named chair-elect of National Wild Pig Task Force READ MORE
December 29, 2020PEST MANAGEMENT ... UMass Extension's Invasive Insect Webinar Series is BACK in 2021! FREE series of webinars focus on the impact, monitoring, and management of invasive insects READ MORE
December 27, 2020PEST CONTROL ... Use of dual control tactics rid US of invasive pest Biotech and classical pest control tactics deliver one-two punch against devastating pest READ MORE
December 15, 2020PEST MANAGEMENT ... APHIS changes approach to fight emerald ash borer (EAB) APHIS has been transparent about the challenges associated with controlling the emerald ash borer READ MORE
November 19, 2020PEST PARASITES ... Nematode could control invasive slugs Microscopic worm liquefies slugs that severely damage ag commodities READ MORE
October 16, 2020TREE FRUIT PEST ... Oregon nursery finds spotted lanternfly First ever reporting of destructive pest in Oregon READ MORE