Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program This is a quick reminder to be looking and thinking about soybean gall midge (Resseliella maxima). This insect has not been found in Wisconsin, …
Insects & Mites
Two-spotted Spider Mites
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program If this hot/dry weather has you thinking about two-Spotted Spider Mites (TSSM), we are on the same page. This prolonged weather pattern is certainly …
Western Bean Cutworm
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program The western bean cutworm flight has begun in southern Wisconsin. Although not a widespread insect with consistent economic loss, it is a potential problem …
Potato Leafhopper in Alfalfa
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program The recent warm weather has been favorable to potato leafhopper development. I’ve been noticing some late instar nymphs and this is the time populations …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin, June 25
Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Volume 65 Issue No. 9 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: http://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/pdf/06-25-20.pdf This Week’s Weather & Pests A rainy weather pattern …
Wisconsin Field Crop Insect Updates
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program Armyworms I have had a few more calls coming in since last week’s article. Keep looking. Especially in corn planted into a grass cover …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin, June 18
Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Volume 65 Issue No. 8 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: http://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/pdf/06-18-20.pdf This Week’s Weather & Pests Dry, sunny weather prevailed …
More on Armyworms, and now Japanese Beetles too
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program I received a few calls/texts early this week regarding armyworms. I am not sure how this may play out and I don’t want to …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin, June 11
Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Volume 65 Issue No. 7 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: (9 pages) http://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/pdf/06-11-20.pdf This Week’s Weather & Pests Hot weather …
The Curiosity of Cristobal and the Ensuing Entomological Effects
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program Tropical depression Cristobal has made a visit to Wisconsin and I am not sure what impact that might have on migrating insects. At a …