The twospotted spider mite is one of the most persistent and damaging pest problems affecting strawberry production in Louisiana. Damage, description, life cycle, monitoring, control information and color photos included. Spanish version also included.

Small hive beetles were first detected in the United States in 1996. Although they are relatively harmless pests in their native South Africa, they have become serious pests of honey bees, especially in the southeastern region of the United States. Information on damage, life cycle, best management practices and control included.

This article details the current interest in crazy ants: how to identify them, general information and how to manage them.

We are seeing some replays on some pest and a few new ones. Pests covered this month include: Cinch bugs, fall army worms, cicadas, cicada killers, fire ants and yellow jackets.

The dry weather has given in to the rains, but the effects of the dry weather remain as some insect populations persist.

New invasive found in Louisiana.

There are several aphid species being reported at this time. Nine other pests are also on the move this month.

Until the recent rains we had little to talk about, but with the heavy rains and the showers, we are beginning to see movement in the insect populations.

bugs of the month

Bugs of the month for September 2009 include: slugs, yellow jackets, stinging caterpillars, fire ants, love bugs, Green June beetles, loopers, Elongated Tree ants, armyworms, Diaprepes weevil.