USDA Pest Management Program Targets Virus-transmitting Mosquitoes

By Sandra Avant
February 3, 2016

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their collaborators recently completed an area-wide pest management program targeting the Asian tiger mosquito (ATM), Aedes albopictus, which can transmit viruses such as dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika.

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Clover Root Curculio Is an Increasing Reason for Stand Loss in Alfalfa

Clover root curculio is being identified more often in the Pacific Northwest as a cause of early stand loss and reduced vigor in alfalfa stands.  These insects are related to alfalfa weevil, but attack the plant in a different way.  Now Erik Wenniger and Glenn Shewmaker have put together a publication describing the pest.

"Clover Root Curculio in Alfalfa: Identification, biology and management" is now available as PNW663.  The publication described the insect, damage and suggested practices for control.  It is available only on line at http://www.cals.uidaho.edu/edComm/pdf/PNW/PNW663.pdf .