Treasure
Coast Florida Nursery Growers Association
Treasure
Coast Florida Nursery Growers Association
Pest
Alert / Updates October - November 2003
Asian
cycad scale (Aulacaspis
yasumatsui) activity is high in the Okeechobee area. Learn about the latest research
on managing this pest from Dr. Catherine Mannion by clicking on the photo
of this scale insect: 
To control the “Cycad Scale” apply OrganocideTM foliar sprays at a rate of 2 ozs. per gallon water. Be sure that spray covers all plant surfaces – leaves, stems and any visible parts of the roots. Repeat every 3 weeks, and continue for a 12-week period. When reinfestation occurs, repeat this application. For basic care of Sago Palms see our Okeechobee Newspaper article, USE CARE WITH SAGOS.
Cuban
laurel thrips
This year, we have seen an unusual and heavy movement of Cuban laurel thrips
into Ficus benjamina nursery crops. It is the first time our DPI
inspectors and experienced growers have seen this problem. Wintergreen
and other cultivars have been damaged in Palm Beach County. The Extension
Agent in Broward County has shared with me that they are also seeing heavy
thrips damage on F. benjamina in their nurseries. DPI Entomology Circular
#59 is on-line at http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/~pi/enpp/ento/entcirc/Entcirc59.pdf It lists F. benjamina as a possible host when
the insects become “abundant.” [Note: it lists
obsolete insecticidal control measures.] You may want to be on the
lookout for the problem – let me know if you detect unusual activity.
William L. Schall, Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent -
UF/IFAS Palm Beach County
559 N. Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33415-1395
wls@mail.ifas.ufl.edu
(561) 233-1725
cell: (561) 202-7093
FAX (561) 233-1768
Lobate
Lac Scale
Good references with color
photos can be found at:
Featured Creatures Article
http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/orn/scales/lobate_lac.htm
DPI Circular
http://doacs.state.fl.us/~pi/enpp/ento/paratachardina.html
Pink
Hibiscus MealybugCurrent
information will be available from Dr. Lance Osborne at the following webpage:
http://www.mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/lso/pinkmealybug.htm
Landscaper brochure available at:
http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/~pi/enpp/ento/images/PHM-brochure-landscaper-2002.pdf
Homeowner brochure is also available: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/~pi/enpp/ento/pink.htm
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Dan Culbert – Okeechobee
County
863-763-6469
Ed Skvarch & Anita Neal
– St. Lucie County 772-462-1660
Carol Cloud Bailey - Martin
County
772-228-5654
TBA – Indian River County 772-770-5030