Corn leafhoppers, invasive herbivorous insects, are capable of spreading the pathogenic corn stunt disease. David Kerns, an extension entomologist with Texas A&M AgriLife, reported in an April 1 ...

When you put so much love and energy into your vegetable garden, you want to do everything possible to ensure that the plants ...

In Bangladesh, honeybee populations are dwindling as unaware farmers use insecticides, particularly neonicotinoids, which disrupt their foraging and survival. Experts are seriously concerned about ...

Syngenta has announced the names of three foliar-applied insecticide brands for its in-season insect management portfolio in ...

Last year’s growing season brought to Kansas a new disease to corn, corn stunt spiroplasma and its associated vector the corn leafhopper insect. It was confirmed in 26 counties in 2024.

Major insect pests of potato include Colorado potato beetles, flea beetles, leafhoppers and aphids. Wireworms, white grubs and other soil insects can damage potato tubers. These insects are most ...

MU Extension state crops and forage entomologist Ivair Valmorbida says “Biology and Management of Corn Leafhopper” offers insights on corn stunt disease and strategies to manage this new pest. In 2024 ...