
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - May 12, 2025
Recent hail in some orchards will surely affect decisions on continuing to invest in pesticide costs, but for those …
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Recent hail in some orchards will surely affect decisions on continuing to invest in pesticide costs, but for those …

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Black root rot impacts a range of woody and herbaceous ornamental plant species primarily in …

Whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) are small (< 0.12 inch) and highly diverse insects that feed on …