Effective pest management requires knowing which insects are damage-producing and which are beneficial to crop health. This guide provides c...
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Integrated pest management (IPM) is an economically feasible, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible way of farming. Learn about...
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Planting cool-season food plots for white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and other wildlife not only provides hunting opportunities bu...
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Every spring season, peach growers in Alabama have concerns about the occurrence of potential frost or freeze events and the potential damag...
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Biological control offers an organic way to eliminate cockroaches by using their natural enemies against them—reducing the need for potent...
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Effective control of plant parasitic nematodes, soilborne plant pathogens, and some weed pests is a serious challenge for farmers and home g...
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Trace the history of insect pest management in Alabama cotton. Learn about the boll weevil, the rise of the caterpillar, integrated pest man...
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Beaver play a crucial role in the ecosystems where they live, engineering habitat which generates a tremendous diversity of plants, animals,...
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Caterpillars emerged as a significant pest of industrial hemp, Cannabis sativa, in Alabama's first growing season. While Alabama Extension p...
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Large populations of silverleaf whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) have become more common during the fall in the southeastern United States, inclu...
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Fall is a favorite season for many, as it signals the beginning of colorful leaves and crisp weather. But for many outdoor insect pests, the...
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Weed control is one of the most important management areas of container nursery production. Weeds can significantly reduce the growth and ma...
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