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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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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.