Damage caused by the western flower thrips The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are one of the most damaging pests…
Damage caused by strawberry root weevils Strawberry root weevils (Otiorhynchus ovatus) cause serious damage to strawberries. The adults of strawberry…
Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) adults are oval shaped, 1.5-inch long and shiny metallic-green in color (Photo 1). The mature grubs…
Damage caused by fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) Fleas are small wingless insect pests of dogs, cats, humans and rats. Since fleas…
Eight weevils can be controlled with steinernema carpocapsae nematodes- Bugs For Growers What are weevils? Like other beetles, weevils belong…
What are Bio-pesticides? Bio-pesticides are certain types of chemical products with pesticide properties derived from animals, microorganisms, plants and…
The fungus gnat Fungus gnats (Bradysia spp) are serious pests of many household plants and ornamentals grown in greenhouses and…
Importance of Japanese beetles We are all familiar with Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) and the damage caused by them to…
Beneficial nematodes and dog flea, Ctenocephalides canis control Fleas are small wingless insects that cannot fly but can easily jump…
Three beneficial entomopathogenic nematodes for the control of fall armyworms As name implies, fall armyworms occur every year during fall…