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Integrated Pest Management of Vegetables in Protected Culture Presentation

Erfan VafaieOctober 31, 2017March 20, 2020Presentationsaphid, beneficial, Biocontrol, IPM, mite, Vegetable and fruit, whiteflyLeave a comment

Presentation delivered on October 31st and November 1st to greenhouse vegetable growers. Aimed specifically for whitefly, aphid, and twospotted spider mite management using biological control and a quick look at insecticide compatibility resources.

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Eriophyid Mite

Erfan VafaieApril 15, 2014May 28, 2014Growers, Pests, Top Watchmite, pest, rose, rose rosette, rosesLeave a comment

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The eriophyid mite, Phyllocoptes fructiphilus, can vector a virus of roses, known as rose rosette. Although rose rosette is nothing new, there have been more reports of it recently in east Texas. Keep an eye open for symptoms. Continue reading “Eriophyid Mite”