Grape rootworms were found in large numbers feeding on grape leaves. This insect pest had not been seen in the Perkins vineyard since June 2008, and the sheer number of adult beetles encountered was alarming. Read the full Oklahoma State Univ. e-pest alert, here: bit.ly/2XIpzIN

Up until adult emergence in early June, intensive shallow cultivation of soil may destroy pupae. This is the only cultural management strategy for grape rootworm, & there are no known natural enemies that attack this pest. Read the Oklahoma State Univ. e-pest alert: bit.ly/2XIpzIN

A number of serious fungal, bacterial, nematode, and viral diseases are common to stone fruits and should be of concern to all growers. Learn more, below! ⬇️ bit.ly/2XKmWpN

Abundant rainfall has produced some high-quality 🍅 plants this year, and hornworms and pinworms will reap the rewards if you’re not monitoring for them. #GardenTips Learn more from this Oklahoma State Univ. e-pest alert: bit.ly/2XoMNGM

Most pecan insects should be reported as the number per nut cluster or per tree. In the early season, the pecan nut case-bearer should be reported as the number of eggs or larvae per 100 clusters. bit.ly/2X5Wtqe

Dr. Tom Royer, Oklahoma State Univ. Cooperative Extension entomologist and IPM coordinator, has advice for producers as summer crops mature. 📺: SUNUP TV bit.ly/2LAluTu

Crapemyrtle bark scale diminishes the appearance of infested trees and shrubs by depositing honeydew on the branches and foliage, which encourages the growth of black sooty mold. Read the Oklahoma State Univ. e-pest alert, here: bit.ly/2LxTxMh

Heavy feeding by Potato Leafhoppers causes the entire alfalfa leaf to turn yellow and heavily infested fields take on a yellow color, even from a distance. Read the Oklahoma State Univ. e-pest alert, here: bit.ly/2LCIJfU

Make sure to join us for the Pecan Crop Loading Thinning Field Day! 📆: August 1 ⏰: 2:30 p.m. 📍: Cimarron Valley Research Station bit.ly/2LqGFrN

Home gardeners may be concerned that their plants are suffering from Ramorum blight or SOD. At this time, new rhododendron plants purchased at Home Depot or Walmart from February-June 2019 are the only effected. Read the Oklahoma State Univ. e-pest alert, here: okla.st/2XVvPke

We encourage growers to inspect their fields once a week. When aphids are detected in a field, increase sampling to two times per week. Look at three consecutive plants and examine one upper and one lower 🌱on each plant. Read the Oklahoma State Univ. e-pest alert: okla.st/2YryC4d

Q: How do you manage flies and mosquitos around cattle and 🐴s to prevent the spread of diseases? 🤔 A: Find out below with Dr. Justin Talley, Oklahoma State Univ. Cooperative Extension livestock entomologist. 📺: SUNUP TV okla.st/2SEV1Wh

Well deserved! 👏 Dr. Wyatt Hoback, Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology professor, and Dr. Angel Riggs, @OSU_AECL professor, recently received the @NACTATeachers Educator Award!

Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) has been confirmed in a horse in Tillman County, Oklahoma. This is a viral disease that is an economically important disease of cattle and horses but can infect all cloven hoofed animals. Learn more, here: okla.st/2KezvW4

Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology’s Kevin Shelton entertaining the pecan class today & teaching about pesticide applicator licensing. #okpecans Oklahoma State University Extension

Sampling for Sorghum Headworms Using the Headworm Decision Support System 🔗: okla.st/2KBnlFH ✍️: Tom A. Royer, Oklahoma State Univ. Cooperative Extension entomologist ✍️: Norman C. Elliott, research entomologist, Dept. of Agriculture, ARS ✍️: Kristopher L. Giles, #okstate entomology professor

Thanks for sharing, First Lady! "Oklahoma State Univ. is helping spread the word about insects, by getting students involved, and by conducting research and citizen science project." 📸: @OSUFirstCowgirl & Burns Hargis

Today we celebrate the grand opening of the Greenhouse Learning Center! 🌱🎉🌱 This $6 million facility will serve students in multiple disciplines in CASNR including Department of HORTLA, @osu_aecl, Department of Plant & Soil Sciences, natural resource ecology and management, and Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology.

In addition to six greenhouses — including an isolated entomology greenhouse — the Greenleaf Nursery Head House includes a modern classroom with plant prep areas where students can gain hands-on experience.

Dr. Phillip Mulder was elected as an ESA Fellow! 🎉 Dr. Mulder and his team grew the undergraduate program at Oklahoma State Univ. from less than five students to nearly 70 students, recruiting double-digit enrollment for the past seven years. 🔗: okla.st/2ZLmrvV via Entomological Society of America