Yes, it is possible and economical for cities and homeowners to protect ash trees from emerald ash borer. See our latest review in the Journal of IPM that dispels urban myths with refereed research! doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmad012 – at West Lafayette, IN
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.@PurdueAg's @CliffSadof and Janna Beckerman spoke with @nytimes garden writer, Margaret Roach, about identifying plants and diagnosing plant troubles with the online Purdue Plant Doctor.
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Check out this podcast for tips on diagnosing plant problems with the Purdue Plant Doctor web page! awaytogarden.com/diagnosing-…
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Male scale insect mating with (attempting to mate with?) his round female counterpart. A lot of tap tapping with the front legs! I can't tell if there's some complex courtship going on or if he's just fumbling.
Toumeyella liriodendri (Coccidae)
Thanks to SLF Hoosiers can soon have a taste of New York City
The Notorious S-L-F (aka spotted lanternfly) is back on TV and this time @jimmykimmel is right:
IF YOU SEE ONE, SMASH IT.
Thanks Jimmy!👊
Learn about this invasive pest & what you can do: aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resourc…
#SpottedLanternfly #SLF #USDA #APHIS @USDA
(🎥: @JimmyKimmelLive)
Check out what you can do with our newly redesigned diagnostic web page. purduelandscapereport.org/ar…
Spotted Lanternfly Now in Northern and Southern Indiana - Purdue Landscape Report purduelandscapereport.org/ar…
Bothered by sap dripping from trees? See my “Honeydew List” for ideas on how to manage this problem. Suggestions for additions or deletions to this list are welcome! purduelandscapereport.org/ar…
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At an undisclosed location in Northeastern Ohio… lots of Japanese beetles flying. Back in Indiana… expect an uptick in activity following recent rains.
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Just in time for #grub season…our newly revised white grub management bulletin with new artwork by twitterless Jack Stevens. extension.entm.purdue.edu/pu…
Time to check for Japanese Maple Scale. See below for when to time sprays. purduelandscapereport.org/ar…
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Researchers at Purdue University @PurdueInsects @PurdueFNR are studying how differences between injection systems and application timing of emamectin benzoate can help protect ash trees against the #invasivespecies #EAB. @CliffSadof doi.org/10.48044/jauf.2022.0…
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Wasps have a bad reputation in my household, but I have a new appreciation for them after learning some species could save trees (& they don't sting!). Thank you @LadyoftheLeps and Dr. Jian Duan @USDA_ARS for your insights! washingtonpost.com/kidspost/…
Got tree of heaven (Ailanthus) and can’t seem to get rid of it? Worried about spotted lanternfly? Join us for this week’s EABU webinar (11:00 AM ET, March 31st, 2022) on tree of heaven removal to learn how to remove it for good!
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The Department of Entomology is accepting applicants for the position of the Indiana Cooperative Agriculture Pest Survey Coordinator through February 10, 2022. This is a great job for someone who enjoys collecting an managing insect surveys. Details
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msu.zoom.us/webinar/register…. Managing Invasive species: Fertile or Futile effort? Hear Sandy Liebhold of the USFS review the data and share his thoughts in the Nov 18 webinar.
Why are so many Northern red oaks getting brown leaves at branch tips? #ipm purduelandscapereport.org/ar…
Mulberry whitefly ( Tetraleurodes mori) is having a good year in Indiana. I am getting lots of queries about it. Leaves can get a bit sticky, but it is not a threat to tree health. Note the fringe on the “black” pupae and the banded wings on the adults.
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