Pest Management News: June 2024

June 2024

Get the latest updates in Arkansas pest management from your extension specialists.

Everything is Early in 2024… but what about Tomato Fruitworm?

Aaron Cato

Assistant Professor and Horticulture IPM Specialist

Tomato fruitworm infestations haven't quite reached the peaks of June last year. We normally see our biggest flights around July 4th, but how has our early warm start impacted future infestations? Click below for more information.

Name that Herbicide Family!

Bob Scott

Extension Weed Scientist

Be the first to email bscott@uada.edu with the correct herbicide group number to win a prize!

Assistance with Nuisance Wildlife

Becky McPeake

Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist

Several options are available for anyone who has problems with wildlife, from advice over the phone, a site visit by a professional, or permits for removing nuisance animals. Options vary by species and the problems they cause. The newest option is a 24/7 hotline at 833-345-0315 hosted by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Click below for more details.

Forage Pest Update

Kelly Loftin

Professor and Extension Entomologist

Sporadic reports of fall armyworms and bermudagrass stem maggots in forage have been posted from multiple regions of the state. Please encourage your producers to scout. Click the link below to find out more.

Slime Flux of Hardwoods

Jason Pavel

Plant Health Diagnostician

Observing whitish-grey plaster or paint covering a swath of a tree? This may be slime flux. See below about the causes and prognosis.

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