Comments for IPM in the South

Comment on The difference between bed bugs and ticks by Mike Merchant

Mike Merchant — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:48:35 +0000

Nice explanation. Another easy to see difference is that bed bugs also have antennae, ticks do not.

Comment on What IS Integrated Pest Management anyway? And what does it do for you? by Allie

Allie — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:02:09 +0000

Great post! I think I’ll do something similar for public housing residents on the StopPests.org blog next week.
How do I subscribe to your blog?

Comment on What IS Integrated Pest Management anyway? And what does it do for you? by rhallberg

rhallberg — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:01:57 +0000

Please feel free! I’m going to be following your blog as well.

Comment on What IS Integrated Pest Management anyway? And what does it do for you? by Mauro Mandrioli

Mauro Mandrioli — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:56:57 +0000

A very well written post… I work with aphids and the resistance to chemicals seems to be their favourite sport!
I have just discovered your blog but I think that I would read allt he other posts.

Comment on One Invasive Species Preying on Another by W D Furr

W D Furr — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:07:50 +0000

They reportedly love soybeans. This bug was first reported in NC last year. Last fall, we found a few in a soybean field. Yesterday, I found hundreds on an industrial site with no kudzu or any legumes in sight. They seem to do well in the south, considering there are so many in sight now.

Comment on New Study on Bedbugs and Bacteria: What has it found? by Wayne

Wayne — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 04:11:55 +0000

It is always reassuring to learn of the accomplishments by the scientific community. Thanks for sharing!

Comment on An Assessment of the Impact of the Food Quality Protection Act: Has it Made People Safer? by Janet A DeStefano Hurley

Janet A DeStefano Hurley — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:23:05 +0000

Thanks Rosemary for writing this up, I read this article and meant to share with everyone. Now I can

Comment on What Lies Ahead for School IPM? by Wes

Wes — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:02 +0000

Enjoyed this article. Would like to learn more about the future of the IPM program in Texas and the surrounding states.

Comment on IPM in Landscaping by F MacPhee

F MacPhee — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:01:40 +0000

Many property owners spend undue amounts of money on renovating the inside of their properties thinking that this is the best avenue for a good return on their investment. They do not take into account that most buyers want to personalize their home and end up undoing many of the expensive upgrades. First impressions are always lasting so it is important to have the outside spaces of the property as appealing as the inside. A exploding trend is to incorporate the use of water and water access in outdoor design. There are an abundance of impressive backyard ideas that can transform a property into an awe-inspiring sight that will impress both buyers and guests. The additional benefit of lowering energy costs with appropriately placed bushes and trees can not be ignored. Explore the many designs available to enhance the outdoor parts of your home. Remember that landscaping can be done year round.

Comment on Higher Crop Returns Don’t Negate Need for Thoughtful Pest Management by DM

DM — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:05:03 +0000

Some good points.. I've found the Yield Data Center site to be a good resource for crop yields information