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Steinernema feltiae: Biological Control Agent of Fungus Gnat Larvae

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3649

This publication discusses the biology, behavior, commercial availability, use in greenhouses, and quality assessment of S. feltiae. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Oct 2023

Eretmocerus eremicus: Biological Control Agent of Whiteflies

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3617

This publication discusses biology and behavior, commercial availability, and quality assessment associated with E. eremicus, a parasitoid of the greenhouse whitefly and the sweetpotato whitefly. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Feb 2023

Insidious Flower Bug: Biological Control Agent of Greenhouse Insect and Mite Pests

by Nathan J. Herrick Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3616

This publication discusses topics associated with the insidious flower bug, including biology, feeding behavior, commercial availability, and use in greenhouses. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Feb 2023

Encarsia formosa: Biological Control Agent of the Greenhouse Whitefly

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3621

Encarsia formosa is a parasitoid that can be released into greenhouses to manage whitefly populations. Publication describes biology, behavior, commercial availability, use in greenhouses, and quality assessment of E. formosa. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: May 2023

Neoseiulus cucumeris: Biological Control Agent of the Western Flower Thrips

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3633

This publication discusses the biology, behavior, commercial availability, use in greenhouses, and quality assessment of N. cucumeris. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: May 2023

Bagworm: Insect Pest of Trees and Shrubs

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3474

Information to help identify and manage this insect pest using proper cultural practices and/or insecticidal controls. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Jan 2020

Woolly Apple Aphid: Insect Pest of Apple Trees

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3546

Information on pest biology, damage and strategies to reduce damage caused by this major insect pest of apple trees. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Jan 2021

San Jose Scale: Insect Pest of Fruit Trees

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3553

Information on the biology and damage associated with this major insect pest of fruit trees in the Midwest. Includes management strategies for reducing damage. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Jan 2021

Resistance Management of Arthropod Pests in Greenhouse Production Systems

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3564

Information to help greenhouse producers understand pesticide resistance with guidance on the use of rotation programs, pesticide mixtures and biopesticides to prevent arthropod pest populations from developing resistance. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Jun 2021

Aphid Management in Greenhouse Production Systems

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3442

Biology, damage, and management of aphids. Includes in-depth information about aphid-plant interactions and insecticide resistance. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Mar 2019

Pesticide Mixtures: Understanding Their Use in Horticultural Production Systems

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3045

Tank mixing combines two or more pesticides into a single spray solution. Mixing two pesticides may kill more insects and mites. Pesticide mixtures may be more effective on certain types and developmental stages of arthropod pests. 4 p.

Published Date: Apr 2012

Pesticide Metabolites

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3070

For some pesticides, the active ingredient must be converted by the insect, mite, or plant into a lethal substance. These substances, metabolites, are the product of chemical reactions that occur naturally in cells during metabolism. Insecticides and miticides that work via metabolites are known as pro-insecticides or pro-acaricides. 2 p.

Published Date: Sep 2012

Insect Growth Regulators for Use in Greenhouses

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF3094

This publication discusses insect growth regulators for use in greenhouse production systems, including their classifications and side effects. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Apr 2013

Broad Mite and Cyclamen Mite: Management in Greenhouses and Nurseries

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF2938

Broad and cyclamen mites feed on plants in more than 60 plant families, including houseplants, flowers, strawberries, and vegetables. Publication describes methods to control these pests. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Nov 2010

Bulb Mites: Management in Greenhouses and Nurseries

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF2939

Bulb mites feed on plants in the lily family, such as amaryllis, crocus, freesia, gladiolus, hyacinth, lily, narcissus, and tulip. Bulb mites are secondary pests of decaying plant matter caused by fungus gnat (Bradysia spp.) larvae or soilborne fungal pathogens. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Nov 2010