September 2024

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

Melonworm Invading Arkansas Pumpkins Early in 2024

Aaron Cato

Assistant Professor and Horticulture IPM Specialist


Melonworm infestations continue to intensify across the state. We’ve found larvae in every pumpkin patch we’ve looked. See below for an update on expected risk and preliminary results from our pesticide and variety trials.

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Unintended Consequences of Feeding Wildlife

Becky McPeake

Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist


Feeding wildlife can be an enjoyable pastime if some consideration is given to unintended consequences.

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Applying Fire Ant Bait in the Fall

Kelly Loftin

Professor and Extension Entomologist


Fall fire ant bait applications can be very effective. As a rule of thumb, try to make fire ant bait applications before October 15. However, during some milder falls, bait applications can be effective well after October 15. 

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Cucurbit Viruses

Jason Pavel

Plant Health Clinic Diagnostician


It's hot, your plant doesn't seem to be holding up to the heat, and there are several tiny white to brown beads amongst a mat of white threads on or near the base of your plant. You may have southern blight. Click here to learn more.

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