September 11, 2023GREENHOUSE GROWERS ... Controlled Environment Insurance Program Informational Sessions Public sessions to introduce insurance program to interested parties, answer questions READ MORE
September 6, 2023RESEARCH ... Career Battling Pests Leads to National Honor for Scientist WSU professor and researcher Doug Walsh was recently named a fellow of the Entomological Society of America READ MORE
September 6, 2023study Spotted Lanternfly May Not Damage Hardwood Trees The findings published in the journal Environmental Entomology on Aug. 29 READ MORE
September 6, 2023INVASIVE SPECIES ... Elm Zigzag Sawfly Confirmed for the First Time in Massachusetts This non-native insect has been detected in a small, forested area of Berkshire and Hampden Counties READ MORE
September 6, 2023INVASIVE PESTS ... Invasive Species Cause Billions of Dollars in Damage: 4 Essential Reads Public awareness is critical for stemming the spread of many invasive plants and animals READ MORE
September 6, 2023UNIQUE DEFENSE ... Scientists Spice Up Their Mosquito Weaponry With Mustard Early evidence thus far points to a promising bio-based alternative to synthetic insecticides READ MORE
September 5, 2023PEST MANAGEMENT ... APHIS Expands the Zeugodacus Tau Fruit Fly Quarantine in California The Zeugodacus tau fruit fly quarantine has expanded in the Stevenson Ranch area of Los Angeles County, California READ MORE
September 4, 2023Ag Survey ... USDA to Survey Farm Chemical Use and Production Costs Barley, oat, peanut, and soybean producers will be surveyed READ MORE
September 3, 2023Box Tree Moth ... Box Tree Moth Confirmed for the First Time in Massachusetts This non-native insect has been detected for the first time in Massachusetts on Cape Cod (Barnstable County) as of 2023 READ MORE
September 3, 2023FERAL HOG CONTROL ... Study Shows Toxicant Effective Tool to Reduce Feral Hog Populations Two-year study reported sharp declines in numbers and property damages when used correctly and consistently READ MORE