Insects, Pests and Diseases

A native to Europe, smallseed falseflax was first introduced to North America in the 19th century, likely as a contaminant in flax seed (Linum usitatissimum L.) and other crops (Francis and Warwick 2009).

Guidelines for sampling pine trees showing symptoms of early and advanced symptoms of the devastating pine wilt disease.

A checklist with an emphasis on prevention rather than remediation for a landscape maintenance schedule.

Learn the best practices for calibrating a low-pressure ground sprayer boom-mounted nozzle for the best results when applying pesticides.

Pear trees are planted in the landscape for their ornamental spring blooms or edible fruits. They are tolerant of most soils and adapt readily to many regions. However, pear trees are susceptible to a disease called pear rust that causes spots on leaves and destruction of the fruit.

Information about the different cucumber varieties, production requirements, diseases and harvesting tips useful for producers.

A description of commonly found plant-feeding grain mites, their characteristics and proper management tips.

Information about the different melon varieties, production requirements, diseases and harvesting tips useful for producers.