Mites in Home Gardens
… body shape and size. Magnification may be needed to look for key differences in body structure. Globular springtails … natural enemies are also sensitive to pesticides. Limit pesticide use to protect this natural source of sustainable … Low-toxicity active ingredients include horticultural oil and insecticidal soap. Dormant oil can suppress the …
Pest Management Recommendations for Poultry - Cornell/PSU Extensions
… waterers are the major source of wet manure conditions, so waterers must be inspected daily. Inspection can be done … cited for convenience only. No endorsement by Penn State Extension is implied, nor is discrimination against similar … cited for convenience only. No endorsement by Penn State Extension is implied, nor is discrimination against similar …
Pollinator Friendly Plant Production 2: Controlling Insect Pests (FS-1095)
… Updated: June 14, 2024 By Dr. Sara Tangren , and Stanton Gill FS-1095 | February 2020 Pollinator Friendly Plant Production 2: Controlling Insect Pests As any … The larva in the photo is feeding on an oleander aphid, a common pest of milkweeds. Natural Enemies are Beneficial …
Fungal Entomopathogens: An Enigmatic Pest Control Alternative
… cropping systems by serving as naturally suppressors of insect and mite pests. When there are epizootic outbreaks, entomopathogens …
Identifying Common Household Insect Pests
… may be nesting in a chimney, attic, or under a porch. Bees and wasps Habit Pest Description Management Large (up to … is not necessary. Bumblebees need to be protected. Large bees (approx. 3/4 inch), shiny black abdomen, bore 1/2 inch … threatening. Resemble bumblebees, but larger. Carpenter Bees: feed on pollen and nectar, do not eat wood, only nest …
IPM Vegetable and Fruit Scouting Tips
… Scouting Tips By Hayden Schug, Agent, Charles County, UMD, and Veronica Yurchak, Extension Vegetable Specialist, UMD. … and weeds at the end of the season so that no living plant tissue is present inside. Allium Crops Figure 1. ALM … spray when targeting ALM. Cucurbits By now most of our common insect pests are likely not a concern – although …
Common Soybean Pests in Maryland (FS-2025-0759)
… Updated: November 11, 2025 By Hayden Schug , and Dr. Galen P. Dively II FS-2025-0759 | October 2025 Common Soybean Pests in Maryland By Hayden Schug, AgFS … the number of nitrogen-fixing nodules, further limiting plant growth. Severely affected plants may wilt prematurely …
Pollinators and Pesticides
… that neonicotinoids can move into pollen, nectar, and fruits. The active ingredient is absorbed by leaves, stems, …
Predatory Mites
… Updated: March 1, 2023 Phytoseiid predator mite About predatory mites These tiny predators are not … , and Neoseiulus spp. Life stage(s) that feed on pests : Larvae, nymphs, and adults. Insect(s) fed on : Predatory mites feed primarily on all life …
Oak Leaf Itch Mites and Periodical Cicada Eggs
… the mites complete their development they drop from the tree, usually in late July through early fall for mites … the oak gall midge, P. herfsi has been reported to feed on insects from at least 5 different orders with reports dating … itch mite known as Pyemotes herfsi which feeds on certain insects in trees and then drops to the ground, landing on …