Commercial Horticulture Agent, Horticulture Program Team, Lexington County Cooperative Extension Office, Saluda County Cooperative Extension Office
Planting strawberries requires a degree of attention and skill to ensure that transplants are set at the correct depth and that their roots are not folded or bunched in the planting holes. This article describes…
Numerous species of natural enemies can be found in brassica fields preying on insect pests. This article describes common natural enemies and how they feed or develop on the pests they affect. Growers will benefit…
Scouting is the foundation of integrated pest management programs. This article describes how to scout brassica crops effectively and outlines two commonly used methods for making responsible treatment decisions: individual treatment thresholds and the presence/absence…
Brassica crops are susceptible to feeding damage from many chewing and sucking insect pests. This article describes identification features and biological information needed to help growers correctly identify common insect pests of brassicas. Introduction Crops…
Proper calibration of sprayers is an often-overlooked chore by many farms and green industry professionals. It can be a tricky task; however, few things are more important for properly and safely applying pesticides. Proper calibration…
