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Diamondback Moth. Photo: wikicommons

How to Use the Diamondback Moth Growing Degree Day Model

The Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella is a widespread pest, seen wherever cabbage, and other cole crops, are grown. Overwintered Diamondback Moth […]

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Elm Leaf Beetle. Photo: Steven Mlodinow

How to Use the Elm Leaf Beetle Growing Degree Day Model

The Elm Leaf Beetle is a leaf-chewing pest on elm trees. In cases of severe infestation, trees may be defoliated. […]

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European Elm Scale. Photo: City of Edmonton, CA

How to Use the European Elm Scale Growing Degree Day Model

The European Elm scale is a soft scale that is found primarily on elm trees. Severe infestations can reduce tree […]

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San Jose Scale. Photo: Purdue University

How to use the San Jose Scale Growing Degree Day Model

The San Jose scale is a soft scale is a major pest on many fruit and nut trees in the […]

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Seedcorn Maggot. Photo University of Wisconsin Extension

How to Use the Seedcorn Maggot Emergence Growing Degree Day Model

The Seedcorn Maggot is a pest of corn, usually seen early in the growing season. The maggots feed on seeds, […]

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Citrus Thrips. Photo: UCANR

How To Use the Citrus Thrips Growing Degree Day Model

Citrus Thrips (Scirtothrips citri) is a pest on citrus crops that can leave scars on the rind and cause economic […]

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Cuban Laurel Thrips damage

How to Use the Cuban Laurel Thrips Growing Degree Day Model

Cuban Laurel Thrips (Gynaikothrips ficorum) are a large thrip and a common pest on Indian laurel, weeping fig, India rubber […]

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Japanese Flower Thrips

How to Use the Japanese Flower Thrips Growing Degree Day Model

Japanese Flower Thrips (Thrips setosus) is an invasive species (outside of Asia) that affects a wide variety of hosts. It can […]

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Vine Mealybug. Photo: UC IPM

How to Use the Vine Mealybug Growing Degree Day Model

Vine Mealybugs (Planococcus ficus) are an important pest on grapes and other crops in some areas. Researchers in South Africa have […]

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Western Flower Thrips. Photo: Government of Western Australia, dept. of Agriculture

How to Use the Western Flower Thrips Growing Degree Day Model

Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is a very common agricultural pest that affects a wide variety of hosts. It can damage […]

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