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

Erfan VafaieJuly 23, 2022July 23, 2022Presentationscrapemyrtle bark scale, presentation, scaleLeave a comment

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

Erfan VafaieNovember 5, 2017March 20, 2020Presentationsacademic, crapemyrtle bark scale, IPMLeave a comment

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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Aphids, Scale and Whiteflies

Erfan VafaieJune 2, 2017March 20, 2020Presentationsaphid, crapemyrtle bark scale, IPM, scale, whitefly

Presentation delivered through webinar as a part of the “All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar” series. This presentation gives some basic biological of aphids, scale insects and whiteflies and how to find resources to manage them.

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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.