Category: Insects
Wrapping seed potatoes in banana paper stymies PCN, improves yields
Wrapping potato seeds in biodegradable paper made from unusable parts of banana plants reduces the infestation and harmful effects of potato cyst nematodes increases size and yields.
Certis launches nematode-controlling biological MeloCon LC
Certis Biologicals announced the launch of MeloCon LC, a water-dispersible concentrate containing spores from a naturally occurring soil fungus.
USDA-APHIS releases 513 acres from PCN-quarantined area in Idaho
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has released 513 acres from pale cyst nematode-monitored fields in SE Idaho.
NPC’s executive committee meets in-person for first time since early 2020 and other news
More than $25 million headed to potato-related grants, new studies show benefits of potatoes to children’s health and more news.
New biopesticide testing shows high mortality rate in Colorado potato beetle
Testing of new RNA-based biopesticide technology from Renaissance BioScience has shown promising results in controlling the Colorado potato beetle.
APHIS removes 45,000 acres from golden cyst nematode regulation area
APHIS is removing 45,562.067 acres from the golden nematode (GN) regulated area in Suffolk County, New York.
APHIS releases 271 acres from Idaho pale cyst nematode regulation
On July 13, 2021, the APHIS released two pale cyst nematode (PCN) associated fields, which have a combined area of approximately 271 acres, from regulation in Bingham County, Idaho.
New York grower to test biocontrol nematodes on wireworms
Can a nature-based pest management protocol that has helped protect alfalfa, corn, berry crops, and some organically grown root crops do the same for an organic potato crop?
USDA ARS announces advancement in treating plant bacteria
USDA Agricultural Research Service announced July 14 that it has found an innovative way to treat pathogens and pests in citrus trees, potato and tomato plants without the use of antibiotics.
Summit Agro lowers recommended rate for Colorado potato beetle insecticide
This recommendation reduces the rate for controlling Colorado potato beetle to as low as 5.5 fluid ounces of Harvanta per acre.
Rondon named director of OSU’s Integrated Pest Management Center
Silvia Rondon has been appointed director of the Oregon Integrated Pest Management Center (OIPMC) effective July 1.
Hybrid fungicide Regev called ‘bridge’ to more biological use for growers
The hybrid fungicide Regev, approved in 2020 by the EPA for use in the U.S., had previously been used successfully in 14 countries.
Potato council supports Growing Climate Solutions Act
The bill has bipartisan support from 43 Senators and over 70 agricultural and environmental organizations, including the NPC.