Browsing by Author "Hooks, C. R. R."

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    2016 Spray Bulletin for Commercial Tree Fruit Growers
    Pfeiffer, Douglas G.; Bergh, J. Christopher; Frank, Daniel L.; Hooks, C. R. R.; Walsh, C. S.; Yoder, Keith S.; Rahan, Mahfaz; Kotcon, J. B.; Derr, Jeffrey F.; Chandran, Rakesh S.; Weaver, Michael W.; Brown, Amy; Parkhurst, James A. (2016-01-01)
    This is a multi-state guide, with orchard recommendations for Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.
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    2017 Spray Bulletin for Commercial Tree Fruit Growers. Va. Coop. Ext. Serv. Publ. 456-419
    Pfeiffer, Douglas G.; Bergh, J. Christopher; Wilson, James M.; Frank, Daniel L.; Hooks, C. R. R.; Sherif, Sherif M.; Walsh, C. S.; Yoder, Keith S.; Rahman, M.; Kotcon, J. B.; Derr, Jeffrey F.; Chandran, Rakesh S.; Weaver, Michael J.; Brown, Amy; Parkhurst, James A. (2016)
    Integrated pest management (IPM) is the approach emphasized in this guide; some aspects of IPM are incorporated throughout, although this guide mainly deals with the chemical component of IPM. IPM combines biological control from predators with selective chemical application for maintaining pest populations below economic threshold levels. This approach requires that growers give careful consideration to the selection, application rate and timing of chemical sprays. The degree of integration achieved will vary according to the management ability, training and objectives of the orchardist. Inadequate monitoring or implementation of IPM practices will lead to unsatisfactory results. In order to encourage the biological control components of the program, growers must consider the toxicity of chemicals to predators (Table 9, page 59) in addition to their efficacy against fruit pests (Tables 7 and 8, pages 56-58).
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    2020 Spray Bulletin for Commercial Tree Fruit Growers: Virginia, West Virginia, and University of Maryland
    Pfeiffer, Douglas G.; Bergh, J. Christopher; Wilson, James; Hooks, C. R. R.; Sherif, Sherif M.; Walsh, C. S.; Yoder, Keith S.; Rahman, Mahfaz; Kotcon, J. B.; Derr, Jeffrey F.; Chandran, Rakesh S.; Frank, Daniel L.; Wycoff, Stephanie B.; Brown, Amy; Parkhurst, James A. (2020)
    Integrated pest management (IPM) is the approach emphasized in this guide; some aspects of IPM are incorporated throughout, although this guide mainly deals with the chemical component of IPM. IPM combines biological control from predators with selective chemical application for maintaining pest populations below economic threshold levels. This approach requires that growers give careful consideration to the selection, application rate and timing of chemical sprays. The degree of integration achieved will vary according to the management ability, training and objectives of the orchardist. Inadequate monitoring or implementation of IPM practices will lead to unsatisfactory results. In order to encourage the biological control components of the program, growers must consider the toxicity of chemicals to predators (Table 9, page 59) in addition to their efficacy against fruit pests (Tables 7 and 8, pages 56-58)...
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    2022 Spray Bulletin for Commercial Tree Fruit Growers: Virginia, West Virginia, and University of Maryland Extension
    Pfeiffer, Douglas G.; Bergh, J. Christopher; Wilson, James M.; Quesada, C.; Hooks, C. R. R.; Sherif, Sherif; Aćimović, Srđan G.; Rahman, Mahfuz; Kotcon, J. B.; Derr, J. F.; Chandran, R. S.; Frank, Daniel L.; Parkhurst, J. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2022-03-07)
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    Halyomorpha halys (brown marmorated stink bug)
    Leskey, Tracy C.; Hamilton, G. C.; Biddinger, D. J.; Buffington, M. L.; Dieckhoff, C.; Dively, G. P.; Fraser, H.; Gariepy. T.; Hedstrom, C.; Herbert, D. Ames Jr.; Hoelmer, K. A.; Hooks, C. R. R.; Inkley, D.; Krawczyk, G.; Kuhar, Thomas P.; Lee, D.-H.; Nielsen, Anne L.; Pfeiffer, Douglas G.; Rodriguez-Saona, C.; Shearer, Peter W.; Talamas, E.; Tomasino, E.; Tooker, J.; Venugopal, P. D.; Whalen, J.; Walton, V.; Makkouk, K.; Wiman, M. (2014-09-19)
    Following the accidental introduction and initial discovery of H. halys in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA, this species has been detected in 41 states and the District of Columbia in the USA. Isolated populations also exist in Switzerland, France, Italy and Canada. Recent detections also have been reported in Germany and Liechtenstein. BMSB has become a major nuisance pest in the mid-Atlantic region and Pacific Northwest, USA, due to its overwintering behaviour of entering human-made structures in large numbers. BMSB also feeds on numerous tree fruits, vegetables, field crops, ornamental plants, and native vegetation in its native and invaded ranges. In the mid-Atlantic region, serious crop losses have been reported for apples, peaches, sweetcorn, peppers, tomatoes and row crops such as field maize and soyabeans since 2010. Crop damage has also been detected in other states recently including Oregon, Ohio, New York, North Carolina and Tennessee.
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    Pest status of the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys in the USA
    Leskey, Tracy C.; Hamilton, G. C.; Nielsen, Anne L.; Polk, D. F.; Rodriguez-Saona, C.; Bergh, J. Christopher; Herbert, D. Ames Jr.; Kuhar, Thomas P.; Pfeiffer, Douglas G.; Dively, G. P.; Hooks, C. R. R.; Raupp, M. J.; Shrewsbury, Paula M.; Krawczyk, G.; Shearer, Peter W.; Whalen, J.; Koplinka-Loehr, C.; Myers, Elizabeth; Inkley, D.; Hoelmer, K. A.; Lee, D.-H.; Wright, S. E. (2012-10-01)
    Since its initial discovery in Allentown, PA, USA, the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) has now officially has been detected in 38 states and the District of Columbia in the USA. Isolated populations also exist in Switzerland and Canada. This Asian species quickly became a major nuisance pest in the mid-Atlantic USA region due to its overwintering behavior of entering structures. BMSB has an extremely wide host range in both its native home and invaded countries where it feeds on numerous tree fruits, vegetables, field crops, ornamental plants, and native vegetation. In 2010, populations exploded causing severe crop losses to apples, peaches, sweet corn, peppers, tomatoes and row crops such as field corn and soybeans in several mid-Atlantic states. Damaging populations were detected in vineyards, small fruit and ornamentals. Researchers are collaborating to develop management solutions that will complement current integrated pest management programs. This article summarizes the current pest status and strategies being developed to manage BMSB in the USA.