This presentation was developed by Dr. A and delivered at the home garden vegetable production workshop in Selma, AL. This presentation discusses a new insecticide mode of action and correct application techniques along with several research updates.

1. Integrated Pest Management for Backyard Vegetables Dr. Ayanava Majumdar Extension Entomologist (Peanuts, Vegetables) State SARE Coordinator (Auburn U) & Willie Datcher Reg. Ext. Agent, ACES

2. Alabama insect monitoring project 2009-10 Peanut farm Vegetable farm + 2009 (15 sites) 2010 (30 sites) Outputs: 25,000+ insect trapped 400+ lbs of soil analyzed

3. Insect Trap Catches in Vegetables

4. EBPM Training Events Regional Extension Agent training in improved scouting practices IPM training to farmers at farmsin Alabama

5. Master Gardeners IPM Project (2010): Efficacy of Imidacloprid Establishing a Vegetable Research Garden May 2010 April 2010 Soil preparation: Fertilizer Insecticide gran. Phyllis & George Holman (MG Volunteers) Final vegetable garden (TP date: May 7, 2010)

6. Major Insect Pests – Sentinel Plots (2010 - A drought year) Grasshopper Colorado potato beetle Leptinotarsadecemlineata Tomato fruitworm, Helicoverpa zea Brown stink bug, Euschistus servus

7. Major Insect Pests – Sentinel Plots (2010 - A drought year) Beet armyworm, Spodopteraexigua Spider mites (Tetranychus sp.) Fall armyworm, Spodopterafrugiperda Yellowstriped armyworm, Spodoptera ornithogalli

8. Major Insect Pests – Sentinel Plots (2010 - A drought year) Squash vine borer, Mellitiacucurbitae Sugarcane borer, Euetheolarugiceps Tomato hornworm, Manducaquinquemaculata

9. Emerging Pest on Vegetables: Leaffooted Bugs Leptoglossusgonagra Leptoglossusphyllopus Heavy fruit drop in eggplants and tomatoes (LFBs) Leptoglossuszonatus

10. Emerging Crop Pests: Invasive Insects Brown marmorated stink bug, Hyalomorphahalys Detected in 3 Counties Bean plataspid, Megacopta cribraria Detected in AL in 2010 Seeks shelter in homes Infests kudzu, soybean, kidney beans, lima beans, etc. UGA Photos

11. Trap Cropping for Insect Pest Reduction Perimeter Trap Cropping Trap crop (squash) Trap crop = early planted squash, apply insecticide on borders Squash lured 66% cucumber beetles and 90% squash bugs Reduced insecticide usage Main crop (watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumber)

12. Net house vegetable production, 2011 Untreated check (insect injury 15 days after planting) Research sites: Fairhope, Thomaston Untreated bell peppers inside net house (slight insect injury)

13. Organic collard production (Brewton, 2010) BotaniGard ES, Molt-X, Suffoil-X BotaniGard is a living insecticide Molt-X is an insect growth regulator (3% azadirachtin) Suffoil-X is a pre-emulsified paraffinic oil Results (Oct. 2010): Aphid pop. high, no caterpillars Sign. results: BG + MX rotated with SX to below 0 aphid/plant for 3 wks; Untreated check = 3-5 aphids per plant No yield response (22-24 lb/plot) BioWorks, Inc. sponsored organic vegetable research

14. Organic collard production (Brewton, 2010)

16. Lack of early detection of insects

17. Insecticide resistance by over-use

18. Loss of natural control with insecticides

20. Toxicity of formulations Source: Penn State Univ. IPM Program

22. Apply at first sign of insects: aphid, thrips, WF, flea beetles

23. Best as PoE drench

24. CAUTION: Long waiting period (21 d) Bayer Advanced FCV

25. Master Gardeners IPM Project (2010): Insect Monitoring & Scouting Volunteer: Carol Rhodes (detailed observations on insect pests and plant yields)

27. Promotes plant establishment & growth

28. Earlier fruit harvestVolunteer: Carol Rhodes

30. Spray of carbaryl & malathion did not provide large returns

32. Alabama Vegetable Entomology Website www.aces.edu/go/87 ONE-STOP-SHOP for vegetable IPM: ACES Publications, Research Projects, Slideshare, Facebook, YouTube

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37. Integrate using newer insecticides (IPM):

38. Use the Home Garden Vegetable IPM Guide (ANR-500)

39. Call ACES for help with insect ID!