09/08/2023 Luckily tobacco hornworms did not become a major issue in Southern Piedmont this year. It is worth to recognize the presence of a parasitic (parasitoid) braconid wasps in our fields! the below photo is an infested hornworm carrying the wasp eggs (mostly hatched).
07/07/2023 Japanese beetles destroying organic eggplants in Nottoway county. Keep an eye out on your crops
07/07/23 Pest or no Pest? No this not a pest; The pink spotted lady beetle, Coleomegilla maculata, is a beneficial species that can help with controlling various pests in fields and gardens.
5/23/23 Barley yellow dwarf reported in Northumberland County and Nottoway County for more information about barley yellow dwarf virus, check our Extension page.
5/19/23 Flea beetles are move on the in Nottoway County. Untreated transplanted tobacco may be affected; time to scout fields.
Mustard species impact on wireworms 2022
Biological control of wireworms in organic farms OFRF Final Report 2022
