Pests and Diseases

Sustainable Pecan Production Sustainable Pecan Production- Information on the pecan, Carya illinoinensis, its cultivation including sustainable and organic production methods, its pests and diseases and a lis… Pecan Production: Establishing an Orchard Pecan Production: Establishing an Orchard- Factsheet from the Mississippi State University Extension. Pecan Kernel Pecan Kernel- Provides an overview of the pecan tree, and information on the pests and diseases that affect it and the cover crops and chemicals to use. Insect Management in Pecans Insect Management in Pecans- Information on the timing, coverage and rate of use of sprays to control pests in this crop. CICLY CICLY- Centre for Information on Coconut Lethal Yellowing is intended to act as a clearinghouse for information about this and similar phytoplasma diseases of coconuts and other p… Diversiflora Diversiflora- Dedicated to the coconut palm and those who cultivate it, with special emphasis to coconut biodiversity, based on a book by R. Bourdeix, J.L. Konan and Y.P. N’Cho de… Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide: Rust Mites, Spider Mites and Other Phytophagous Mites Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide: Rust Mites, Spider Mites and Other Phytophagous Mites- Information on mites that attack citrus, the application of miticides and chemical con… Graft-Transmissible Diseases of Citrus Graft-Transmissible Diseases of Citrus- Information on techniques and laboratory methods for the biological detection of a number of pathogens that affect citrus trees and which c… Bacterial Leaf Scorch Bacterial Leaf Scorch- Photograph of foliage of an orange tree affected by this disease. Citrus Canker Citrus Canker- Notes on the symptoms of this bacterial disease, the conditions that favor its development and preventative control measures. Red Palm Mite: Raoiella indica Red Palm Mite: Raoiella indica- Information from USDA on this invasive pest of coconut palms and banana plants. List of Banana and Plantain Diseases List of Banana and Plantain Diseases- From Wikipedia, a list of the bacterial, fungal and virus diseases and parasitic nematodes which can attack bananas and plantains. Black Sigatoka Black Sigatoka- Information from Wikipedia on this leaf spot disease of bananas caused by Mycosphaerella fijiensis, which can seriously reduce the crop yield. Banana Root Borer: Cosmopolites sordidus Banana Root Borer: Cosmopolites sordidus- Illustrated information on this pest, its distribution, description, life cycle, biology, hosts and management. Banana Diseases Banana Diseases- Information on the diseases that may affect bananas and their causal agents. Banana Bunchy Top Virus Banana Bunchy Top Virus- Notes on the symptoms of this disease, the conditions that favor its development and preventative control measures. The Alliance of Communities for Sustainable Fisheries The Alliance of Communities for Sustainable Fisheries- Provides an organized community voice for fishing and fisheries in response to legislation that affects the Californian coas… U.S. National Park Service Fisheries Management Programs U.S. National Park Service Fisheries Management Programs- Inventories, regulates, and manages fisheries in national parks. Alaska Fish and Game - Commercial Fisheries Alaska Fish and Game - Commercial Fisheries- Includes species descriptions, management rules, extensive statistics, and fisheries research program information. Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission- Assists Pacific Northwest treaty Indian tribes in conducting biologically-sound fisheries and in providing a unified tribal voice on fisheri… Alaska Department of Fish and Game - Sport Fish Division Alaska Department of Fish and Game - Sport Fish Division- Includes information on stocking plans, restoration activities, and fishing regulations. Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission- Represents the states of CA, OR, WA, ID, AK. Goal is to promote and support policies and actions directed at the conservation, developm… On the Bright Side of Yam Production On the Bright Side of Yam Production- Nigeria is the leading producer of yams in sub-Saharan Africa but most farmers face problems with declining productivity, disease, cost and s… Yam Diseases in Ghana Yam Diseases in Ghana- Outlines research into the nature and impact of diseases which may affect the yam crop. Diseases of Beet (Beta vulgaris) Diseases of Beet (Beta vulgaris)- Provides a list of the common and scientific names of the bacterial, fungal, viral and nematode diseases that may infect this crop. Sugar Beet Nematode Sugar Beet Nematode- Account of the damage caused by this pathogen, control measures, and photographs and drawings. Sugarbeet Pest Management Sugarbeet Pest Management- Provides general information on pesticides and details of the diseases, insects, mites, nematodes and weeds that may attack this crop. Beet Armyworm: Spodoptera exigua Beet Armyworm: Spodoptera exigua- Photographs and information on the life cycle of this pest, its description, host plants, damage, sampling, natural enemies, insecticides and bio… Sugar Beet Root Aphid Sugar Beet Root Aphid- Photographs and information on the life history of Pemphigus betae, the damage it causes and possible control measures. Flea Beetles on Sugar Beets Flea Beetles on Sugar Beets- Description and life history of flea beetles, Psylliodes punctulata melsheimer, on sugar beet plants, the damage caused and possible control measures.