brown marmorated stink bug – Six-Legged Aggie

Emerging insect threats for Texas Fruit

Erfan VafaieNovember 3, 2014May 1, 2015Presentationsbagrada bug, brown marmorated stink bug, european pepper moth, fruit, spotted wing drosophilaLeave a comment

Delivered to the attendees of the 2014 Texas Fruit Conference at College Station, this presentation discussed some of the emerging fruit pests in Texas that growers should be aware of and recognize their damage.

What bugs are eating your money? Main culprits, new invasives and how we can stop them from eating your crops

Erfan VafaieSeptember 9, 2014March 20, 2020Presentationsaphid, armyworm, brown marmorated stink bug, crapemyrtle bark scale, european pepper moth, insect id, invasives, IPM, thrips, TNLA, whiteflyLeave a comment

Originally created for the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association 2014 Expo, this presentation outlines five common pests found in greenhouse ornamentals and turf crops, how to monitor them and management strategies, as well as informing growers about new invasive insects they should keep their eyes open for.