Crapemyrtle bark scale (and other scale) in the landscape: an integrated pest management approach

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A presentation covering some of the main scale insects found in the Texas landscape, basic biology, phenology, and management. This presentation focuses particularly on crapemyrtle bark scale and cycad aulacaspis scale.

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Entomological Society of America – Crapemyrtle Bark Scale presentation

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This presentation was delivered at the Entomological Society of America in Denver, Colorado (November 5, 2017). Content includes most updated population dynamics data and insecticidal control data.

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

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Screen Shot 2014-09-09 at 3.32.12 PMOriginally 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.