Pests and Diseases

Wireworms on Sugar Beets Wireworms on Sugar Beets- Several species of wireworm, Limonius spp., can feed on sugar beets and cause reduced plant growth or death of the plant. Information on the damage cause… Beet Curly Top Virus, Hybrigeminivirus Beet Curly Top Virus, Hybrigeminivirus- Photograph of an affected young sugar beet plant. Beet Leaf Curl Virus, Rhabdovirus Beet Leaf Curl Virus, Rhabdovirus- Photograph of affected plants and a description of the symptoms. Diseases of Potato Diseases of Potato- Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the plant. PotatoBeetle.org PotatoBeetle.org- Information on biology and management of the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata. Includes general information, review of various management techni… Nematode Management in Potatoes Nematode Management in Potatoes- Information on general IPM considerations, symptoms, damage, field diagnosis and sampling, general management considerations, crop rotation, varie… Colorado Potato Beetle: Effective Chemical Control Colorado Potato Beetle: Effective Chemical Control- Provides details of the degree of resistance built up by this beetle to different pesticides, with special reference to Alberta. Blightwatch.co.uk Blightwatch.co.uk- Blightwatch is a collaborative service supported by the British Potato Council and aims to give growers a management tool for assisting in the control of blight. Virus Problems of Potatoes Virus Problems of Potatoes- Photographs of symptoms and information on virus Y, leafroll virus, virus S, virus X, mop top virus, spraing, tobacco rattle virus, potato spindle tube… Potato Yellow Dwarf Virus, Nucleorhabdovirus Potato Yellow Dwarf Virus, Nucleorhabdovirus- Photograph of an affected plant and a description of the symptoms. UC IPM Online: Potatoes UC IPM Online: Potatoes- Provides a year-round IPM program for potatoes with information on monitoring and managing the pests and diseases found. Organic Alternatives for Late Blight Control in Potatoes Organic Alternatives for Late Blight Control in Potatoes- New strains of late blight make potato production especially challenging. Several nonchemical options are available for m… Diseases of Potatoes Diseases of Potatoes- An identification guide to the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that may infect this crop, with many photographs, brief descriptions of … Aphid Monitoring Aphid Monitoring- Aphids can transmit Potato Virus Y which is a serious threat to potato crops. The British Potato Council offers a service monitoring this pest to help in decisio… Potato Late Blight Potato Late Blight- Disease management, photos of symptoms, information on other tuber and foliar diseases, and relevant links. North Dakota State University, U.S. National Potato Council National Potato Council- Non-profit trade association working for the well being of the U.S. potato industry on federal governmental issues. The Potato Association of America The Potato Association of America- Professional society for those interested in advancing the potato industry. Provides information on membership, events, meetings and the differe… European Association for Potato Research European Association for Potato Research- Provides research on food applications for potatoes. National Potato Promotion Board National Potato Promotion Board- Informational site about the National Potato Promotion Board and its programs. World Potato Congress World Potato Congress- Forum for exchange of international potato information Washington State Potato Commission Washington State Potato Commission- Informational site about the Washington State Potato Commission and its programs. Idaho Potato Commission Idaho Potato Commission- Informational site about the Idaho Potato Commission and its programs. British Potato Council British Potato Council- A range of industry related information, including press releases, potato market reports, an events calendar, production issues, and information on British… Diseases of Rapeseed / Canola Diseases of Rapeseed / Canola- Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the crop. Diseases of Oilseed Crops: Canola Diseases of Oilseed Crops: Canola- An identification guide to the diseases that may infect this crop, with many photographs, brief descriptions of the symptoms and suggested manag… Lygus Bugs in Canola Lygus Bugs in Canola- Photographs of the insect, Lygus lineolaris, its description, host plants, life history, damage done and management strategies. Bertha Armyworm Bertha Armyworm- Mamestra configurata is a significant pest of canola. Information on its life cycle, host plants, damage done, monitoring and actions that can be taken to control… Diamondback Moth Diamondback Moth- Photographs and information on the life history of this insect, the larvae of which can cause severe infestations, its description, the damage caused, monitoring… Soybean Nematode Management Soybean Nematode Management- Information on the species that attack soybean, their diagnosis and management, including nematicides recommended for this crop. Insect Management in Soybeans Insect Management in Soybeans- Describes the insect pests most commonly encountered in this crop, with information on scouting techniques, the thresholds for action and control me…