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Insects

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Spotted Wing Drosophila [Drosophila Suzukii], Lori R. Spears, Cami Cannon, Diane G. Alston, Ryan S. Davis, Cory Stanley-Stahr, Ricardo Ramirez Sep 2017

Spotted Wing Drosophila [Drosophila Suzukii], Lori R. Spears, Cami Cannon, Diane G. Alston, Ryan S. Davis, Cory Stanley-Stahr, Ricardo Ramirez

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This fact sheet describes spotted wing drosophila, an invasive vinegar fly that infests soft fruits and vegetables. It includes information on how to identify, plant hosts, injury symptoms, monitoring, non-chemical control, and chemical control.


Beneficial True Bugs: Minute Pirate Bugs, Ronald Patterson, Ricardo Ramirez Sep 2017

Beneficial True Bugs: Minute Pirate Bugs, Ronald Patterson, Ricardo Ramirez

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This fact sheet describes beneficial true bugs: minute pirate bugs. It includes their life cycle and tips for promoting beneficial insects such as conservation and enhancement, predator release, and the predator release process.


Aphid Pests On Vegetables, Cami Cannon, Bonnie Bunn, Erin Petrizzo, Diane G. Alston, Marion Murray Aug 2017

Aphid Pests On Vegetables, Cami Cannon, Bonnie Bunn, Erin Petrizzo, Diane G. Alston, Marion Murray

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This fact sheet provides information on four of the most common aphids that are pests of vegetable crops in Utah: green peach aphid, potato aphid, melon or cotton aphid, and cabbage aphid.


Spider Mites In Raspberry, Diane Alston May 2017

Spider Mites In Raspberry, Diane Alston

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This fact sheet describes spider mites in raspberry and includes a description of the mite, plant injury, monitoring, and cultural, biological and chemical control management options.