Relle · @ElRelle
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New on Entomology Today: The elm zigzag sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda) is now established in several places in North America. This non-native forest pest can be a threat to elm species and hybrids and is capable of large defoliation events. A new review highlights elm zigzag sawfly biology, ecology, and management strategies in the U.S. entomologytoday.org/2023/07/20

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New on Entomology Today: Coffee berry borer is a key threat to Hawaiian coffee production. A new study shows that frequent harvesting, while more labor intensive than frequent pesticide applications, is worth the effort, resulting in higher yields, better-quality coffee, and greater profits for growers. entomologytoday.org/2023/07/13

#entomology #insects #coffee #integratedpestmanagement

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EURACTIV Agrifood · @euractiv_agri
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Hrefna (DHC) · @hrefna
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A brief thread on (IPM) since it seems topical, especially with just having passed (evidently on 6 July).

Writing about this because, well, why not. Gets my thoughts in a neat orderly line.

When you are controlling for a pest there are a few different kinds of controls, and depending on what you are dealing with will vary what you utilize. It also varies based on what your _goals_ are.

For instance, I deal with insects, weeds, and rodents as pests.

#integratedpestmanagement #worldpestday

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Registrar Trek · @registrartrek
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Jeff Dean (the Biochemist) · @jeffdean
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