Bryan Jensen, Department of Entomology, UW-Madsion There have been a few changes to the CCA examination process you may not be aware of. First, the International Exam has moved to a continuous testing format. However, …
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Fall Armyworm: Keep looking
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept of Entomology and Division of Extension What a ride! This fall armyworm infestation has been unprecedented and likely (for me), a once in a career experience. Not to say this infestation …
Fall Armyworm
Bryan Jensen, Dept. of Entomology, UW Madison Read the title closely! This article is about fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, not true armyworm Pseudaletia unipuncta which we normally think about during our summer growing season. Fall armyworm …
Chlorpyrifos: the final chapter
Bryan Jensen, Dept of Entomology, UW-Madison This appears to be the final chapter for chlorpyrifos, the active ingredient in Lorsban and several other generic and packaged products. EPA has announced all tolerances for chlorpyrifos on …
Corn Rootworm Beetle Scouting
Bryan Jensen, Dept of Entomology and Division of Extension, University of Wisconsin-Madison We are rapidly coming to that time (early – mid August) when adult corn rootworms will start laying eggs in corn fields and …
Time to get the spade out! Corn rootworm
Bryan Jensen, Department of Entomology and Division of Extension, UW-Madison Grab the shovel and start the power washer. Now is the perfect time to learn how well your corn rootworm management practice worked. Most of the …
Western Bean Cutworm
Bryan Jensen, Dept. of Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Checking statewide degree days it looks like the majority of the state should be scouting for western bean cutworm. Pheromone traps have been established at sites throughout …
Two-spotted spider mites and dry weather
Bryan Jensen, Dept. of Entomology, University or Wisconsin-Madison Two-spotted spider mites (TSSM) have been a difficult one to predict this year. Early season drought conditions really concerned me. Lately, spotty rains seemed to slow generational …
Corn Rootworm Damage
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept of Entomology No calls or emails have been received regarding lodged corn from rootworm feeding but I suspect they will be coming soon. Let’s take a couple minutes to prepare just …
Drought impacts on insects and mites
Bryan Jensen, Dept. of Entomology and IPM Program How is this drought going to impact insect and mite pests on field crops? Well, there is an old adage that only fools try to predict the …