Pheromones and Pheromone Traps March 17, 2015 - From Issue: 594 By: Rick Foster One way insects communicate with individuals of the same species is with pheromones. Pheromones are volatile chemicals released by an insect that usually can be detected only by individuals of[Read More…] Article Categories: Corn Sweet Corn Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Seed and Root Maggots March 17, 2015 - From Issue: 594 By: Rick Foster ​Three species of seed and root maggots attack vegetables in Indiana. The seedcorn maggot feeds on seeds and seedlings of sweet corn, cucurbits, lima and snap beans, peas, and other[Read More…] Article Categories: Cole Crops Corn Cucurbits Legume Vegetables Root, Tuber, and Bulb Crops Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management