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Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that insert piercing-sucking mouth parts into tomato plants to extract plant juices. Heavy populations can cause leaf curling and plant stunting. Aphids also serve as vectors for several plant diseases. Sticky honeydew produced by aphids may result in growth of black sooty mold.

Whitefly adults are small, winged, white insects 1/16" long. They suck juices from plants and, like aphids, whiteflies are vectors for some diseases. Honeydew produced by whiteflies also will support growth of black sooty mold.

Thrips are very small insects with piercing-sucking mouth parts that feed on plant juices. They can spread tomato spotted wilt viruses and cause premature blossom drop.

Spider mites are non-insect pests (related to spiders) that feed on plant juices on underside of leaves. Leaves may become stippled (gray) and covered with a fine web; defoliation can occur with heavy infestations. Mites are yellowish to greenish with a dark spot on either side.

Other insect and non-insect pests that can cause occasional problems include cutworms, earwigs, snails, slugs, and various caterpillars. Sanitation, soil sterilization, screens on ventilation fans, and appropriate insecticides should be used for maximum control of pests.

Bayer CropScience Announces Norman I. Barclift as General Insect Control ... PR Web (press release) Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, announces Norman I. Barclift as its General Insect Control (GIC) Product Manager. Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, announces Norman I. Barclift as its General Insect ... and more »

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TyraTech to continue collaboration with Terminix Proactive Investors UK TyraTech (LON:TYR) will continue to collaborate with Terminix - its main partner in the North American insect control market. The two companies have renewed their relationship following positive discussions, the company said. TYRATECH, INC. : Trading Update4-traders (press release) all 3 news articles »

Soft insecticides an option in vegetable crops Southeast Farm Press • Soft insecticides can provide good insect control and spare beneficial insects that can create an overall excellent insect management program in vegetable crops in the Southeast. • Beneficial insects fit into IPM (integrated pest management) programs ...

Ogun procures water pumping machines for farmers Nigerian Tribune The OGADEP director, while speaking on the theme “Insect control in vegetable orchard,”said the programme was an intervention of the FADAMA III, Component 4 Project. The programme also featured the training of 62 farmers on insect control in vegetable ...

PLoS Blogs (blog)

Genetically Modified Insect Collection from PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases PLoS Blogs (blog) Insect control has historically been one of many strategies for control of diseases such as dengue, malaria, and sleeping sickness. The debate on whether GM insects could be used for disease control began as soon as transgenic insects were first ... and more »

Field Crop Insects publication added to crop reference series High Plains Journal Management options are provided as well as Web addresses for access to more detailed insect control recommendations. David Wright, ISA director of contract research and strategic initiatives, says, "Insect pests are becoming more prevalent in Iowa as ... and more »

PLoS Blogs (blog)

New collection of articles explores the science, application, and regulation ... PLoS Blogs (blog) Insect control has historically been one of many strategies for control of diseases such as dengue, malaria, and sleeping sickness. The debate on whether GM insects could be used for disease control began as soon as transgenic insects were first ... and more »

Vestaron Corporation Promotes Robert Kennedy to Chief Scientific Officer MarketWatch (press release) In this position, Dr. Kennedy will have overall scientific leadership responsibilities for the research and discovery of new peptide and synthetic leads for development of insect control products in the crop protection, public health and animal health ... and more »

From ornamentals, fruit and all that's in between Cherokee Tribune For disease and insect control, cut out dead wood and dispose of the prunings. Disinfect pruners after each cut.  Before working an area in the garden for early spring planting, check the soil. It should be dry enough to crumble in your hands, ... and more »

Crop production meeting Thursday Stuttgart Daily Leader Adams said the topics will include insect control, weed control, rice and soybean varieties, herbicide resistance, diseases of rice and soybeans and the new rice fertility program. • New trends in Rice Fertility — Dr. Trent Roberts “This is the first ... and more »

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