Pepper Weevil, Anthonomus eugenii Cano (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by John L. Capinera

“… The pepper weevil, Anthonomus eugenii Cano, is the most important insect pest of pepper in the southern United States. …”
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Plant Diagnostic Clinic and HLB Lab by Pamela Roberts, Shea Teems, Joubert Fayette, Jamie Burrow

“… The Plant Pathology program at the UF/IFAS Southwest Research and Education Center is the state and local resource for plant diagnostic services, including HLB (Huanglongbing, or citrus greening) detection, and for insect identification. This brochure covers the center’s history, instructions for sending samples to the HLB lab, answers to frequently asked questions, and center hours and contact information. …”
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Huanglongbing (HLB; Citrus Greening) and Nutrient Deficiency Identification by Tripti Vashisth, Megan M. Dewdney, Jamie D. Burrow

“… Huanglongbing (HLB) is a bacterial disease that is spread by an insect, the Asian citrus psyllid. This 2-page fact sheet is a minor revision that explains how to tell the difference between HLB symptoms and symptoms from nutrient deficiencies. …”
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Zoysiagrass for Florida Lawns by Bryan Unruh, Marco Schiavon, Alex Lindsey, Kevin Kenworthy, Laurie Trenholm

“…In recent years, newer cultivars of zoysiagrass have entered the market with improved insect resistance, accelerated establishment, and better overall performance. …”
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Two New Species of Coeligetes Jacoby From Malaysia (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Galerucinae) by Mohamed S. Mohamedsaid

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Impact of UV-C irradiation on storage pests with different ecological functions and the viability of the treated grains by Sándor Keszthelyi, Szilvia Gibicsar, Antal Binder, Katalin Somfalvi-Tóth, Ferenc Pál-Fám

“…Additionally, the viability of treated maize and wheat grains influenced by UV-C radiation (10 mins of UV-C at a distance of 22 cm) was analyzed by using a tetrazolium test. Insect rearing was carried out at 26 ± 2°C, 60 ± 7% RH, 16/8 photoperiod. …”
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Alligatorweed flea beetle Agasicles hygrophila Selman and Vogt (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Halticinae) by Ted D. Center, James P. Cuda, Michael J. Grodowitz

“…It describes this beetle that was the first insect ever studied for biological control of an aquatic weed — distribution, description, life cycle and biology, host, and economic importance. …”
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Alligatorweed flea beetle Agasicles hygrophila Selman and Vogt (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Halticinae) by Ted D. Center, James P. Cuda, Michael J. Grodowitz

“…It describes this beetle that was the first insect ever studied for biological control of an aquatic weed — distribution, description, life cycle and biology, host, and economic importance. …”
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Redbay Ambrosia Beetle-Laurel Wilt Pathogen: A Potential Major Problem for the Florida Avocado Industry by Jonathan H. Crane, Jorge E. Peña, J. L. Osborne

“…Osborne, describes this insect-fungal pest attacking woody plants in the laurel family, including avocado. …”
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2007 Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide: Asian Citrus Psyllid and Citrus Leafminer by Michael E. Rogers, Philip A. Stansly

“…Stansly, describes two important insect pests of citrus, the psyllid is a vector for citrus greening, and the leafminer exacerbates citrus canker. …”
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Parameter Estimation in Ordinary Differential Equations Modeling via Particle Swarm Optimization by Devin Akman, Olcay Akman, Elsa Schaefer

“…Here, we implement Particle Swarm Optimization, which draws inspiration from the optimizing behavior of insect swarms in nature, as it is a simple and efficient method for fitting models to data. …”
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Redbay Ambrosia Beetle-Laurel Wilt Pathogen: A Potential Major Problem for the Florida Avocado Industry by Jonathan H. Crane, Jorge E. Peña, J. L. Osborne

“…Osborne, describes this insect-fungal pest attacking woody plants in the laurel family, including avocado. …”
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Light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) by Caitlin A. Lewis, Amanda C. Hodges

“…It describes this extremely polyphagous insect, native to Australia, that is considered to be a major pest of fruits and ornamental plants — distribution, description and life cycle, damage, economic importance, and management. …”
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Florida Scorpionfly, Panorpa floridana Byers (Insecta: Mecoptera: Panorpidae) by Louis A. Somma, James C. Dunford

“…Have you seen this insect? No living individuals of Panorpa floridana have ever been observed. …”
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Carpet Beetles by P.G. Koehler

“…Carpet beetles feed on natural animal fibers and can infest homes from bird, rodent, and insect nests. The document details the life stages of various carpet beetle species and emphasizes the importance of good housekeeping and proper storage to prevent infestations. …”
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Florida Scorpionfly, Panorpa floridana Byers (Insecta: Mecoptera: Panorpidae) by Louis A. Somma, James C. Dunford

“…Have you seen this insect? No living individuals of Panorpa floridana have ever been observed. …”
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Light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) by Caitlin A. Lewis, Amanda C. Hodges

“…It describes this extremely polyphagous insect, native to Australia, that is considered to be a major pest of fruits and ornamental plants — distribution, description and life cycle, damage, economic importance, and management. …”
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2007 Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide: Asian Citrus Psyllid and Citrus Leafminer by Michael E. Rogers, Philip A. Stansly

“…Stansly, describes two important insect pests of citrus, the psyllid is a vector for citrus greening, and the leafminer exacerbates citrus canker. …”
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A comprehensive review of biological and genetic control approaches for leishmaniasis vector sand flies; emphasis towards promoting tools for integrated vector management. by Yasoda Kumari, Nayana Gunathilaka, Deepika Amarasinghe

“…Advances in genetic engineering technologies, particularly CRISPR/Cas9, sterile insect techniques, and gene drive insect modification, offer new avenues for precise and efficient sand fly management. …”
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L’abeille mellifère (Apis mellifera unicolor) à Mayotte by Samuel Perichon

“…Some respondents expressed concern about beekeeping’s impact on insect behavior, while others doubted the quality of honey produced in mobile-frame hives.…”
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