invasives – Six-Legged Aggie

Earth-Kind New Invasives

Erfan VafaieDecember 19, 2015March 20, 2020Presentationschilli thrips, cycad aulacapsis scale, earth-kind, invasive insects, invasives, IPMLeave a comment

Presentation given for Earth-Kind landscapers on Nov. 16, 2015 for common new invasive insect pests, what to watch for, damage, and management.

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.

Spotted Wing Drosophila

Erfan VafaieMay 13, 2014March 20, 2020Presentationsinvasives, spotted wing drosophila2 Comments

A short presentation on Spotted Wing Drosophila, Drosophila suzukii, which is a new pest to North America (2008). It is a new pest to many soft-bodied fruit, such as cherries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries. If you think you may have Spotted Wing Drosophila in your crop, be sure to contact me and send a sample if possible.