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Termitas Subterraneas, Erin Hodgson, Alan H. Roe
Termitas Subterraneas, Erin Hodgson, Alan H. Roe
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Las termitas subterráneas son insectos sociales con un sistema de castas, y pertenecen al orden Isoptera y a la familia Termitidae. Estas termitas están relacionadas cercanamente a termitas de madera seca (Kalotermitidae) y de madera húmeda (Termopsidae).
Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella Occidentalis), L. Irene Terry, Diane Alston
Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella Occidentalis), L. Irene Terry, Diane Alston
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Western flower thrips (WTF; Thysanoptera: Thripidae) are native to western North America and are widespread throughout this region.
Bumble Flower Beetle, Taun Beddes, Ryan S. Davis
Bumble Flower Beetle, Taun Beddes, Ryan S. Davis
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The bumble flower beetle (BFB) is a common member of the Scarabaeidae (scarab) beetle family. Its common name originated because adult BFB’s often fly close to the ground and emit a loud buzzing sound similar to that of a bumble bee. Larvae (grubs) and adults are often found in or near fermenting and/or decomposing organic matter.
Corn Earworm, Diane G. Alston, Shawn Olsen, James Barnhill
Corn Earworm, Diane G. Alston, Shawn Olsen, James Barnhill
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In Utah, there are typically three generations of corn earworm (CEW) each year. The first generation of adults either come from overwintering pupae (southern and central Utah), or migrate into northern Utah. The adult moth is tannish brown with a 1 1/2 inch wingspan. The front wings are marked with a distinct dark spot in the center and darker bands near the outer margins. The hind wings are lighter tan, with a dark band along the outer margins. The male moths have green eyes. Moth flight occurs primarily on warm, overcast evenings. Moth populations can be monitored using pheromone or …
Hemipteran Beneficiosos: Damsel Bugs, Ricardo Ramirez, Ron Patterson, Forest Young
Hemipteran Beneficiosos: Damsel Bugs, Ricardo Ramirez, Ron Patterson, Forest Young
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Los insectos depredadores pueden proveer un control de pestes natural al comer insectos no deseados. Este servicio beneficioso se llama control biológico. Los insectos depredadores son una de las razones por las que las poblaciones de pestes pueden mantenerse a niveles no-dañinos.
Beneficial True Bugs: Big-Eyed Bugs, Ricardo Ramirez, Ron Patterson
Beneficial True Bugs: Big-Eyed Bugs, Ricardo Ramirez, Ron Patterson
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Predatory insects can provide natural pest control by eating unwanted pests. Insect predators are one factor that help maintain pest populations at non-damaging levels, an action known as biological control. By conserving predatory insect populations, plants can be protected from pest attack and excessive damage.
Controlling Slugs And Snails In Utah, Larry A. Sagers, Kerry A. Rood
Controlling Slugs And Snails In Utah, Larry A. Sagers, Kerry A. Rood
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Slugs and snails are rated by many gardeners as the worst garden pests. Considering their competition, this is a dubious honor. These pests are not insects but are mollusks that are more closely related to shellfish, such as mussels and clams.
Preventing Poisoning Of Pets When Using Slug And Snail Baits, Kerry A. Rood, Larry A. Sagers
Preventing Poisoning Of Pets When Using Slug And Snail Baits, Kerry A. Rood, Larry A. Sagers
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Slugs and snails are one of the most common garden pests in the State of Utah. Because they are so widespread and destructive, many different methods are used to keep the pests under control. Baits are frequently applied as a treatment, but using pesticides can create hazard for non-target wildlife and pets.
Elm Bark Beetles And Dutch Elm Disease, Ryan S. Davis
Elm Bark Beetles And Dutch Elm Disease, Ryan S. Davis
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Bark beetles (Family Curculionidae, Subfamily Scolytinae) are some of the most devastating insect pests in the world. Closely related to weevils, there are almost 500 species of bark beetles in North America alone, each with unique host plants, habits, and life cycles. It is crucial to accurately identify a suspect bark beetle before you consider treatment options.
Eriophyid Mites, Bud, Blister, Gall, And Rust Mites, Ryan S. Davis, Taun Beddes
Eriophyid Mites, Bud, Blister, Gall, And Rust Mites, Ryan S. Davis, Taun Beddes
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Eriophyid mites are translucent, cigar-shaped microscopic mites that cause deformities on many plants species. These mites are noticed when their feeding causes abnormalities of plant tissues such as erineum, galls, brooms, leaf curling, blisters, rusts, silvering, fruit rusetting, and deformed buds, catkins, fruits, etc. Fortunately, these mites rarely cause serious harm to plants, and control is seldom needed. In fact, eriophyid mites can serve as an alternative food source for predatory mites when their primary food source is absent.
Fall Webworm, Ryan S. Davis, Vincent P. Jones
Fall Webworm, Ryan S. Davis, Vincent P. Jones
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The fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea, is a common defoliator of ornamental and fruit trees in Utah. Starting around late July, the caterpillars, webbing, and damage become noticeable, particularly in some of the canyons adjacent to populated areas (Little Cottonwood canyon, Logan canyon, Provo canyon, etc.).
Pear Sawfly, Vincent P. Jones, Ryan S. Davis
Pear Sawfly, Vincent P. Jones, Ryan S. Davis
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The pear sawfly, which is actually a wasp, is a common pest on pear, cherry, and hawthorn in Utah. The slug-like appearance of the larval stage has prompted this insect to also be referred to as the pear or cherry slug in various parts of the country.
Beneficial True Bugs: Damsel Bugs, Ricardo Ramirez, Ron Patterson
Beneficial True Bugs: Damsel Bugs, Ricardo Ramirez, Ron Patterson
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Predatory insects can provide natural pest control by eating unwanted pests. This beneficial service is known as biological control. Predatory insects are one factor that maintains pest populations at non-damaging levels. By conserving and encouraging predatory insect populations, plants can be protected from pest attack and excessive damage.
General Concepts Of Biological Control, Diane G. Alston
General Concepts Of Biological Control, Diane G. Alston
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“Balance of Nature.” Virtually all pest populations are affected by natural enemies to some extent. In many cases, natural enemies are the primary regulating force of the pest populations. Natural controls include effects of natural enemies (predators, parasites, pathogens), other biotic (living) factors such as food availability and competition, and abiotic (non-living) factors such as weather and soil
Important Components Of A Successful Pest Management Program, Diane G. Alston
Important Components Of A Successful Pest Management Program, Diane G. Alston
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Before deciding to take any pest control action, be sure you have correctly identified the pest (insect, mite, disease, weed, vertebrate, etc.). Proper pest identification is essential for determining if control is necessary and for selection of the best suited control options.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Erin Petrizzo, Diane G. Alston
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Erin Petrizzo, Diane G. Alston
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Brown marmorated stink bug (Order Hemiptera: Family Pentatomidae) (BMSB) was accidentally introduced into the eastern U.S. from Asia in the late 1990s. In 2001 it was officially identified in Pennsylvania, and has since spread along the eastern seaboard and westward into the Great Lakes region.
Campylomma Bug Sampling Form, Usu Extension
Campylomma Bug Sampling Form, Usu Extension
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Campylomma Bug Sampling Instructions.