Pest Management News: October 2024

October 2024

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

2024 Fall and Winter To-do List for Blackberry

Aaron Cato

Assistant Professor and Horticulture IPM Specialist

We've had a few freezes at elevation and in the northern portions of the state, but there are still several things you can do to maximize pest management in blackberry. See below for more info.

Arkansas One Health Community

Becky McPeake

Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist

The Arkansas One Health Community keeps partners apprised of zoonotic diseases which can then be conveyed to Extension clientele.

Key Livestock Pests in the Fall and Winter

Kelly Loftin

Professor and Extension Entomologist

With this being the last issue of Pest Management News for 2024, we address a few issues that may arise before the next issue in Spring 2025. Horse bots, lice and recommendations for minimizing hay wastage are discussed.

Annual Evergreen Changes

Jason Pavel

Plant Health Clinic Diagnostician

Needles are dropping from your tree. Your plant is turning bronze-hued this winter, and small galls are forming on your junipers. This might be natural. Click below to read more.

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