Observations on the Companion Plant: Sweet Alyssum May 2, 2025 - From Issue: 752 By: Robert Grosdidier and Laura Ingwell Read More Spring is in full swing in our research high tunnels at Purdue. Overwintering strawberries that we planted in September are now in full bloom and fruits are being harvested. But[Read More…] Article Categories: Strawberry Article Tags: IPM Predatory insects
Insect Spotlight: Lasioglossum Sweat Bees August 23, 2024 - From Issue: 743 By: Robert Grosdidier and Laura Ingwell Read More Lasioglossum sweat bees are common pollinators in agricultural landscapes. These bees are small black, brown, or iridescent green/blue bees that belong to the family Halictidae. They can often be mistaken[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management Spotlight
Insect Spotlight: Blow Flies June 14, 2024 - From Issue: 738 By: Robert Grosdidier and Laura Ingwell Read More Blow flies are a group of iridescent green or blue flies belonging to the family Calliphoridae. Flies undergo complete metamorphosis, transitioning through egg-larva(maggot)-pupa-adult. Often in this situation, the larvae and[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Beneficial Insects and Mites Spotlight
