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Cabbage Maggot. Photo: Ian Bedford

How to Use the Cabbage Maggot Emergence Growing Degree Day Model

The Cabbage Maggot (Delia radicum) is a small fly that is a pest on most cruciferous vegatable. Larvae feed on the roots, […]

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Carrot Weevil (Listronotus oregonsis). Photo: RObert Lord Zimlich

How to Use the Carrot Weevil Growing Degree Day Model

The Carrot Weevils (Listronotus oregonsis and Listronotus texanus) are major pests of carrots and celery. Carrot weevils overwinter as adults […]

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Cereal Leaf Beetle larvae. Photo: CD DiFonzo

How to Use the Cereal Leaf Beetle Growing Degree Day Model

The Cereal Leaf Beetle (Oulema melanopus) is a common pest on wheat, oats and other grasses. They can be very […]

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Citricola Scale. Photo: UCANR

How to Use the Citricola Scale Growing Degree Day Model

The Citricola scale is a soft scale that is found primarily on citrus. Severe infestations can reduce tree vigor and […]

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Citrus Red Mite. Photo: Australia dept. of Agriculture

How to Use the Citrus Red Mite Growing Degree Day Model

Citrus Red Mites are common pest on citrus trees. They can be very challenging to control, and different insecticide products […]

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Crucifer Flea Beetle. Photo: wikicommons

How to Use the Crucifer Flea Beetle Growing Degree Day Model

The Crucifer Flea Beetle (Phyllotreta crucifera) is a common pest on canola and other hosts int he mustard family. They […]

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Greenhouse Whitefly. Photo: University of Illinois

How to Use the Greenhouse Whitefly Growing Degree Day Model

The Greenhouse Whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) is a common pest on a variety of hosts, mostly found in greenhouses or indoors […]

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Hop Vine Borer. Photo: DuPont Pioneer

How to Use the Hop Vine Borer Growing Degree Day Model

The Hop Vine Borer is a boring moth that is a major pest on corn. It is usally found in […]

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Lilac Borer. Mark H. Shour, Iowa State University Extension

How to Use the Lilac Borer Growing Degree Day Model

The Lilac / Ash Borer is a wood-boring moth that can affect a variety of hosts. The first symptoms are […]

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Potato Leafhopper. Photo: DuPont Pioneer

How to Use the Potato Leafhopper Growing Degree Day Model

Potato Leafhopper (Empoasca fabae) is a common pest on a variety of vegetable hosts, including potatoes and snap beans but […]

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