This past winter has been relatively mild, which raises concerns across the country (see recent article in Fruit Growers News) about the potential for early […]

The following insects were reported to the Insect Diagnostic Lab the UW-Madison as being active in the state, and have the potential to impact fruit […]

Altacor is registered for use in Wisconsin on pome fruits, including apple, crabapple, pear, and quince as well as stone fruits, including apricot, sweet and […]

One of the major insect pests which attack raspberry plants during their fruiting time is the invasive fly species, the spotted wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila […]

New and localized pest problems can be extremely challenging in fruit production.  In response, researchers, pesticide registrants and the Wisconsin DATCP often work together to […]

Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is a major invasive pest of soft skinned fruit worldwide. This pest has been reported to infest several cultivated fruit crops […]

This summer, the Fruit Crop Entomology lab will review selected insects and insecticides. We hope you enjoy them! Here’s our first installment. Confirm 2F, which […]

We have a lot of exciting research ongoing and planned for the upcoming field season in the Steffan Lab. There are five primary research priorities: […]

Common Name: Spotted Lanternfly Order: Hemiptera Family: Fulgoridae Scientific Name: Lycorma delicatula (White) Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive plant hopper native to China, India, […]

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB; Halyomorpha halys) is an invasive insect pest which was first detected in Wisconsin in 2010. It is likely to become […]