MISSISSIPPI INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 2009-00689

• Sponsoring Institution: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
• Project Status: TERMINATED
• Funding Source: 3D GRANT
• Reporting Frequency: Annual
• Accession No.: 0218521
• Grant No.: 2009-41534-05500
• Project No.: MIS-171700
• Proposal No.: 2009-00689
• Program Code: QQIPM
• Project Start Date: Jul 15, 2009
• Project End Date: Jul 14, 2010
• Grant Year: 2009

Project Director
Collison, C. H.

Recipient Organization
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIV
(N/A)
MISSISSIPPI STATE,MS 39762

Performing Department
Entomology & Plant Pathology

Non Technical Summary
Demonstration of pest management techniques that incorporate intense scouting, preservation of beneficial insects, and implementation of cultural control practices will educate producers, consultants, county and area extension personnel, and other decisions makers that sole reliance on a pesticide only approach to insect, nematode and weed management in cotton is less economical than a multilevel IPM based approach and more sustainable for future generations. Expected outcomes include: increasing the number of growers and homeowners that practice IPM practices, further the development of alternative control measures to reduce reliance on pesticides and reduce pesticide resistance issues. If pesticides are required, then pesticides with the lowest potential for adverse health and environmental impact will be considered.

Animal Health Component

100%

Research Effort Categories

Basic

(N/A)

Applied

100%

Developmental

(N/A)

Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)	Subject of Investigation (SOI)	Field of Science (FOS)	Percent
211	1710	1100	60%
212	1460	1101	10%
213	1820	1102	10%
216	1710	1120	10%
721	2110	1130	10%

Knowledge Area
211 - Insects, Mites, and Other Arthropods Affecting Plants; 212 - Pathogens and Nematodes Affecting Plants; 721 - Insects and Other Pests Affecting Humans; 216 - Integrated Pest Management Systems; 213 - Weeds Affecting Plants;

Subject Of Investigation
2110 - Ornamental trees and shrubs; 1710 - Upland cotton; 1460 - Tomato; 1820 - Soybean;

Field Of Science
1130 - Entomology and acarology; 1101 - Virology; 1120 - Nematology; 1100 - Bacteriology; 1102 - Mycology;

Keywords

cotton pests

soybean pests

corn pests

southwestern corn borer

soybean cyst nematode

german cockroaches

fire ants

termites

turf pests

ornamental pests

insecticide resistance

greenhouse tomatoes

bean leaf beetles

Goals / Objectives
The objectives of the statewide extension IPM program in Mississippi is to provide producers, consultants, extension personnel and other clientele timely and current information on sustainable IPM based programs through training programs, field days, demonstration trials, newsletters, county meetings, short courses and publications. Specific crop areas of emphasis will include: soybeans, corn, cotton, and greenhouse tomatoes. Bean leaf beetle populations have recently developed resistance to pyrethroid insecticides and will be monitored before and after exposure to pyrethroid applications to make producers and consultants aware of impending resistance problems and to develop guidelines on how to effectively manage this pest. Southwestern corn borer populations will also be monitored so control programs will not rely on automatic insecticide applications. A cotton verification program will be developed to educate growers and consultants about the most economical ways to manage pests with new technologies and alternative strategies. The greenhouse tomato IPM program will continue the scouting program, initiate further testing of potential disease control strategies, and develop additional insect and disease diagnostic/control aids. Specific targets for the consumer/urban IPM program include: German cockroaches, fire ants, termites and insect pests of turf and ornamental plants. The Plant Disease and Nematode Diagnostic Clinic will survey and develop a virulence profile for the soybean cyst nematode. Based on the survey results, crop rotation recommendations will be revised and a soybean cyst nematode race distribution map will be produced.

Project Methods
Extension personnel will work closely with county agents to implement programs to target producers and other decision makers and advise producers on IPM based pest management practices. Extension personnel will also work within greenhouse tomato operations and throughout all cotton soybean and corn producing regions of the state to implement demonstration trials to further demonstrate the value of a fully integrated pest management approach for these crops. Extension personnel will document bean leaf beetle field control failures with GPS equipment and make collection of bean leaf beetles before and after pyrethroid applications have been made across the state for researchers to screen. Information about susceptibility will be provided to growers and alternative programs will be established and recommended. Resistance ratios will be compared to previous years to monitor changes in susceptibility. Southwestern corn borer populations will also be monitored throughout the state. A cotton verification program for Mississippi to educate growers and consultants about the most economical ways to manage pests with new technologies and alternative strategies will be developed. Yields and profits of the fields in the cotton verification program will be compared to the yields and profits from the other fields managed by each of the growers. This should demonstrate to those growers and other growers around the state the importance of science based decisions in managing a cotton crop. A soybean cyst nematode sampling survey will be conducted to determine the distribution of the pest, classify the virulence and distribution of each race and modify crop rotation recommendations. Develop IPM training modules for homeowners dealing specifically with German cockroaches, fire ants, termites, and pests of turf and ornamental plants.

Progress 07/15/09 to 07/14/10

Outputs
OUTPUTS: Overall outputs of the 2009-2010 Mississippi Integrated Pest Management Program were: 1} a comprehensive extension IPM program on insect management for the major row crops: cotton, soybeans, and corn 2} a comprehensive extension IPM program in consumer urban and horticultural entomology 3} an extension IPM progam specifically focused on disease and insect pest management in greenhouse tomatoes and 4} a field survey on prevalence of soybean cyst nematodes in north Mississippi. More specific outputs for each of these programs are summarized below. Row Crop IPM Program: During the granting period, this program conducted 23 cotton, 9 soybean, 8 corn, and 1 grain sorghum demonstrations and small plot trials to test efficacy of new products, and methods to reduce insecticide usage. This information was used to update or publish 8 Extension publications. Information was also through 24 newsletters, 12 producer meetings, 30 presentations and 4 in-service trainings. Consumer Urban and Horticulture Entomology IPM Program: This program produced 10 extension publications, 7 popular press articles, 16 newsletters, and 10 miscellaneous publications. Information was also distributed through a total of 43 educational presentations and 4 in-service trainings. A total of 211 physical insect samples and a similar number of electronically submitted insect photos were processed for identification and control recommendations. The program also provided hundreds of one-on-one client consultations, via phone, internet, and field visits, on insect IPM issues. The overall impact of the program was greatly magnified by secondary use and distribution of information by the 82 county extension offices in the state. Greenhouse Tomato IPM Program: On-farm grower/scouting visits were conducted on a routine basis. A disease identification web page is being maintained and upgraded periodically. This website is the number one google response when searching "greenhouse tomato diseases". Extension type applied research trials are conducted each year. Thirteen educational presentations were made at grower meetings, including the internationally attended Greenhouse Tomato Shortcourse. The extension publication "Greenhouse Tomatoes, Pest Management in Mississippi" was updated and made available to producers. Soybean Cyst Nematode Sampling Program: Nematode populations were sampled from a total of 23 fields in north Mississippi. Excessive, prolonged rainfall during the fall and winter delayed harvest, resulted in greatly reduced yields and increased levels of crop damage and prevented consultants and growers from collecting and submitting nematode samples. As a result, the number of samples submitted was much lower than desired. Results of the survey were presented at the National Plant Diagnostic Network Meeting in Miami, FL. PARTICIPANTS: Clarence Collison, Head, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology. Served as IPM Coordinator, including the 2009-2010 budget period for the Mississippi Integrated Pest Management Program. Retired July 2010. Duties assumed by Blake Layton. *Blake Layton, Extension Entomology Specialist: Job responsibilities include urban and commercial horticultural entomology, household and structural pests, commercial vegetable entomology, and forage insect pests. Duties include developing and maintaining insect management and control recommendations for these areas and developing and presenting educational programs, also provide insect identification diagnostic services and insect control consultation services to Mississippi homeowners and commercial growers and insect management professionals in structural and horticultural pest control. Recently assumed role of IPM Coordinator. *Angus Catchot, Associate Professor of Extension: Job responsibilities include setting up research and demonstration plots in cotton, corn, soybean, wheat, and grain sorghum on insects pests in small plot and large plot grower fields. Information is gathered and presented to target audiences through presentations, mass media, and newsletters to provide target audiences information on IPM of row crops in Mississippi. Information is also used to generate extension publications for dissemination to target audiences on value of IPM. Goal is to help producers become more profitable while reducing insecticide inputs. *David M. Ingram, Extension/research professor responsible for vegetable extension plant pathology with specialization in greenhouse tomato diseases. Ingram educates growers and extension agents on IPM techniques applicable to greenhouse tomato production. Ingram also conducts applied research testing efficacy of new and innovative products/techniques for disease management. *Clarissa Balbalian: Diagnostic Lab Manager (100% Extension). Manage the Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab for MSU Extension and conduct extension education programs related to plant disease identification and management. Duties related to Soybean Cyst Nematode project: Solicit soil samples from consultants and county agents, screen samples for soybean cyst nematode, relay GPS coordinates for all samples and soil from SCN positive samples to Dr. Gary Lawrence. *Dr. Gary Lawrence: Associate Professor of Nematology. Duties related to Soybean Cyst Nemadote Project: Maps GPS coordinates for samples, performs SCN race testing. *Dr. Tom Allen: Assistant Extension/Research Professor. Works as Area Extension Plant Pathologist in the Mississippi Delta region. Duties related to Soybean Cyst Nematode Project: Assists with nematode sample solicitation and collection. *Trey Koger, Soybean Extension Specialist, MSU-ES. *Dr. Chris Daves, Area Extension Entomology Specialist: Dr. Daves accepted another position prior to the 2010 growing season- duties assumed by Angus Catchot. TARGET AUDIENCES: For the Row Crop IPM Programs: Target audiences include: producers, consultants, extension agents, and industry personnel. Audience is reached through newsletters (Mississippi Crop Situation, 2500 weekly participants), producer meetings, in-service trainings, scout schools, popular press, and individual farm visits. During the granting date, there were 24 newsletters sent that reached nearly 60,000 contacts directly concerning IPM and pest management, 12 producer meetings, 23 invited presentations in-state, and 5 out-of-state invited presentations, and 2 field days, 4 in-service trainings on IPM. For the Consumer Urban/Horticulture IPM Programs: The target audience is Mississippi's 2.9 million citizens, representing just under one million households. Specific target audiences include: homeowners and apartment dwellers, business owners, extension agents, commercial nursery and landscape businesses, professional pest control companies, public grounds managers, golf course managers, and school officials. Information on a wide variety of insect IPM issues is extended to this audience through: 1} publication and distribution of Extension Publications; 2} newsletters and popular press articles; 3} educational programs presented on site or via distance education outlets; 4} insect identification/management recommendation service; 5} trouble-shooting and technical assistance via field visits as well as telephone and internet consultations. The overall goal of the program is to provide clients with timely information to help them proactively manage or avoid insect pest problems and to provide information on how to use IPM methods to safely and effectively deal with insect pest problems. For the Greenhouse Tomato IPM Program: Target audience is the producers of greenhouse tomatoes and cooperative extension agents. The IPM greenhouse tomato program in Mississippi strives to educate these audiences on IPM techniques and new products applicable to usage in IPM as well as continued services of diagnostics for greenhouse tomato diseases. An intensive disease and insect scouting program is provided by the project to ensure fast, reliable diagnosis and quick response time for pest management recommendations. For the Soybean Cyst Nematode Survey: The target audience is producers, crop consultants and extension agents involved in soybean production. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.

Impacts
The extension education programs supported by the Mississippi Integrated Pest Management Program provide producers, homeowners, and other clientele with up-to-date IPM-based information on how to avoid, proactively manage, or control insect problems that affect their crops, homes, property, and lives. The overall impact of this comprehensive extension education effort is to reduce pesticide use, improve pest control, and improve crop yields and quality of life. Some specific examples of outcomes are listed below. Row Crop IPM Program, One example: The state-wide southwestern corn borer trapping program monitored populations of southwestern corn borers in 48 counties. Data were sent to producers weekly through the Mississippi Crop Situation newsletter. The alternative to the trapping program is automatic treatments at tassel. Of the 225,000 acres of non-Bt corn susceptible to corn borers, approximately 100,000 acres were treated. Based on an average response of 10 bushels per acre, Mississippi corn producers saved $3,150,000.00 of potential lost yield and another $1,200,000.00 by avoiding unneeded sprays. Approximately $4,350,000.00 was returned to the state as a result of this one component of the Extension Row Crop IPM program. Consumer Urban and Horticulture Entomology IPM Program, one example: The termite education program. The cost of treating an average-sized home for termites ranges from $700 to $1800 or more. The program helps clients know when and how to protect their homes from termites, thus avoiding expensive termite damage to their property and avoiding unnecessary termiticide applications. The impact/value to an individual homeowner who avoids termite damage and the resulting repair cost as a result of this program can range into the tens of thousands of dollars. Greenhouse Tomato IPM Program: The program provides producers with the information they need to manage disease and insect pests in greenhouse tomatoes. Results of on-farm demonstrations, trials, and farm visits and literature reviews supported updating of "Greenhouse Tomatoes, Pest Management in Mississippi", which is the primary reference used by growers for pest management information. Information obtained from applied research and grower interviews indicates increased use of "soft" pesticides and improved implementation of cultural practices as pest management tools. Soybean Cyst Nematode Sampling Program: Soil samples were collected from 23 fields in the northern third of the state. Excessive rainfall hindered sample collection in 2009, and as a result only 3% of the geographic area was sampled. Although more data is needed, preliminary mapping has begun based on the GPS coordinates of the samples collected in 2009.

Publications

• Smith, J. F., and A. L. Catchot. 2009. Efficacy of Foliar Insecticides against twospotted spider mite on cotton, 2009. Arthropod Management Tests.
• Hood, C. D., J. F. Smith, and A. L. Catchot. 2009. Efficacy of Foliar Insecticides against green stink bug and southern green stink bug in soybean (Test 2), 2008. Arthropod Management Tests.
• Ingram, D.M. 2010. Evaluation of products for the control of bacterial canker in greenhouse tomatoes, 2009. Plant Disease Management Reports, Volume 4:V018.
• Layton, B. McAdory, J. and Hudson, H., 2010, Effectiveness of Fire Ant Mound Treatment Products for Home Lawns, Midsouth Entomol., 3:42-43.
• MacGown. J. and B. Layton, 2010, The Invasive Rasberry Crazy Ant, Nylanderia sp. near pubens (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), Reported from Mississippi, Midsouth Entomol., 3:44-47.
• Edwards, K. T., J. Goddard, A.S. Varela-Stokes, B. Layton1, C. Huston, and L. D. Foil, 2010, Current Topics in Medical and Veterinary Entomology: Results of a Roundtable Discussion, Midsouth Entomol. 3:67-72.
• Tomaso-Peterson, M., W. Wells, D. Held, B. Layton, G. Munshaw, and A. Henn. A Guide for Southern Turfgrass Pests and Their Management. Mississippi State University-Extension Service, 2009.
• Abney, M.R., J.F. Walgenbach, G.G. Kennedy, P. Smith, R. Bessin, A. Sparks, D. Riley, M. Layton, F. Hale, and A.L. Morgan, 2009, Insect Control for Commercial Vegetables, in 2009 Vegetable Crop HandBook, Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers Group
• Louws F., Davis J., Gunter C., Monks D., Jennings K., Walgenbach J., Abney M.R., Hoyt G., BoyetteM., Yarborough B., Hardison K., Augostini N., Kemble J., Smith J.P., Kelley W.T., Boyhan G., Sparks A.N., Sumner P., Boudreaux J., Layton M.B., Nagel D., R. Snyder, 2009, Commercial Production of Staked Tomatoes in the Southeast, Eds. K. Ivors and D. Sanders.
• Musser, F. R. S. D. Stewart and A. L. Catchot. 2009. 2008 soybean insect losses for Mississippi and Tennessee. Midsouth Entomol. 2:42-46
• Smith, J. F., A. L. Catchot and F. R. Musser. 2009. At-planting treatment effects on spider mite populations. p. 1535. (Abstract) In: Proc. Beltwide Cotton Conferences, San Antonio, TX, Jan. 5-8, 2009. National Cotton Council, Memphis TN.
• Musser, F., A. Catchot, S. Stewart, R. Bagwell, G. Lorenz, K. Tindall, G. Studebaker, R. Leonard, S. Akin, D. Cook and C. Daves. 2009. Midsouth tarnished plant bug threshold developments. pp. 1123-1126. In: Proc.Beltwide Cotton Conferences, San Antonio, TX, Jan. 5-8, 2009. National Cotton Council, Memphis TN.
• Catchot, A. L., J. F. Smith, J. Gore, D. R. Cook, C. Daves, G. Andrews, F. Musser, T. Koger, S. D. Stewart, and G. Lorenz. 2009. Soybean Insect Identification Guide. MSU-ES publication 2543.
• Layton, M. B., 2009, Insect Pests of the Home Vegetable Garden, MSU-ES Publication, 2347, 16 pp,
• Layton, M.B., 2009, Control of Insect Pests in and around the Home Lawn, MSU-ES Publication 2331, 23 pp.
• Catchot, A., F. Musser, J. Gore, D. Cook, C. Daves, G. Lorenz, S. Akin, G. Studbaker, K. Tindall, S. Stewart, R. Bagwell and B. R. Leonard. 2009. Midsouth multi-state evaluation of treatment thresholds for tarnished plant bug in flowering cotton. MSU Extension Service Publ. E0022 and Publ. 2561. http://msucares.com/pubs/publications/e0022.pdf.
• Catchot, A., J. Smith, J. A. MacGowan, J. Gore, D. R. Cook, C. Daves, G. Andrews, F. Musser, T. Koger, S. D. Stewart and G. Lorenz. 2009 Soybean insect identification guide. MSU Extension Service Publ. 2543 and LSU AgCenter Publ. 3127.
• Catchot, A., J. Smith, J. A. MacGowan, J. Gore, D. R. Cook, C. Daves, G. Andrews, F. Musser, D. Dodds, S. D. Stewart and G. Lorenz. 2009 Cotton insect identification guide. MSU Extension Service Publ. 1640
• Catchot, A., G. Andrews, B. Burdine, D. Cook, C. Daves, D. Dodds, J. Gore, R. Jackson, T. Koger, E. Larson, F. Musser, P. McKibben, J. Reed, J. Robbins, J. Smith and S. Winters. 2009. Insect control guide for cotton, soybeans, corn, grain sorghum, wheat, sweet potatoes, & pasture. MSU Extension Service Publ. 2471.
• Daves, C., A. Catchot, S. Stewart, J. MacGown, J. Gore, D. Cook, G. Andrews, F. Musser, S. Akin, G. Lorenz, R. Leonard, R. Jackson, C. Allen, J. Smith, L. Owen and E. Larson. 2009. Corn Insect Identification. MSU Extension Service Publ. 2252.
• Dodds, D.M., A.L. Catchot Jr., and J. Gore. 2010. 2009 County Cotton Demonstration Trials. Publication E0039 of the Mississippi State University Extension Service.
• Layton, M. B and J. McGown, 2009, Protect Your House from Termites, MSU-ES Publication 2568, 15 pp.
• Layton, M. B., 2009, Control Fire Ants in Your Yard, MSU-ES Publication 2429, 4 pp,
• Nagel, D., B. Layton, A. Henn, and D. Ingram, 2009 Garden Tabloid, MSU-ES Publication 1091, 30 pp.
• Layton, M. B, 2010, 4-H Insect Identification Study Guide for Senior 4-Hers MSU-ES Publication 2591, 8 pp.
• Layton, M. B, 2010, 4-H Insect Identification Study Guide for Senior 4-Hers MSU-ES Publication 2592, 4 pp.
• Musser, F. R., G. M. Lorenz , S. D. Stewart, R. D. Bagwell, B. R. Leonard, A. L. Catchot, K. V. Tindall, G. E. Studebaker, D. S. Akin, D. R. Cook and C. A. Daves. 2009. Tarnished plant bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) thresholds for cotton before bloom in the midsouth of the United States. J. Econ. Entomol. 102(6): 2109-2115.
• Musser, F. R., A. L. Catchot, S. D. Stewart, R. D. Bagwell, G. M. Lorenz, K. V. Tindall, G. E. Studebaker, B. R. Leonard, D. S. Akin, D. R. Cook and C. A. Daves. 2009. Tarnished plant bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) thresholds and sampling comparisons for flowering cotton in the midsouthern United States. J. Econ. Entomol. 102(5): 1827-1836
• Ingram, D.M. and S.- E. Lu. 2009. Evaluation of foliar sprays of bacteriophages for the management of bacterial canker of greenhouse tomatoes. Plant Health Progress. doi:10/1094/PHP-2009-0512-01-RS.
• Steckel, L. L. E. Steckel, C. H. Koger, C. L. Main, and T. C. Mueller. 2009. Evaluation of spring and fall burndown application timings on control of glyphosate-resistant horseweed (Conyza Canadensis) in no-till cotton. Weed Techology. 22:335-339.
• Bond, J. A., T. W. Walker, and C. H. Koger. 2009 Pendimethalin applications in stale seedbed rice production. Crop Protection. Weed Technology. 22:167-170.
• Norsworthy, J. K., K. L. Smith, L. E. Steckel, and C. H. Koger. 2009. Weed seed contamination of cotton gin trash. Weed Technology. 23:574-580.
• Layton, M.B., J. Goddard, K.T. Edwards and J. McGown, 2010, Control Fleas: On Your Pet, In Your House, and In Your Yard, MSU-ES Publication, 7 pp.
• Layton, M. B. and D. Ingram, 2010, Greenhouse Tomatoes: Pest Management In Mississippi, MSU-ES Publication 1861, 21 pp., Revised for 2010.
• Goddard, J. and M. B. Layton, 2010, Spiders: Brown Recluse and Black Widow, MSU-ES Publication 2154, 7 pp.
• Layton, M.B., 2009, Top Ten Insect Pests of Southern Landscapes, Mississippi Gardener, Vol. 9, No. 6.
• Layton, M.B., 2010, Insect Pests of the Home Vegetable Garden, Mississippi Gardener, Vol. 10, No 5.
• Catchot, A. L. et. Al., Crop Situation Newsletter, total of 12 issues in late 2009 and 12 issues in early 2010.
• Layton, M. B., 2009, Ants in the House, Bug-Wise Newsletter, No. 10, July 15, 2009.
• Layton, M.B. 2009, Millipedes on the Move, e-mail update to county extension agents, May 27, 2009.
• Layton, M.B. 2009, Stink Bug Control in Commercial Okra, e-mail update to county extension agents, June 3, 2009.
• Layton, M.B., 2009, Will You Help With the Mississippi Ant Survey in Quarterly Newsletter of Mississippi Pest Control Association, 1st quarter 2009.
• Layton, M.B and J. MacGown. 2009, Common Indoor Pest Ants, in Quarterly Newsletter of Mississippi Pest Control Association, 3rd Quarter, 2009.
• Layton, M.B, 2009, Mole Crickets, in Mississippi Turf Association Newsletter, Aug. 2009.
• Layton, M. B., 2010, What Do You Say to What Do You Spray, Bug-Wise Newsletter, No. 1, Jan. 20, 2010.
• Layton, M. B., 2010, Clothes Moths and Carpet Beetles, Bug-Wise Newsletter, No. 2, February 10, 2010.
• Layton, M. B., 2010, Insect Pests of Houseplants, Bug-Wise Newsletter, No. 3, February 24, 2010.
• Layton, M. B., 2010, Pyrethrum, Pyrethrins, Pyrethroids, Permethrin, What's the Difference, Bug-Wise Newsletter, No. 4, March 18, 2010.
• Layton, M. B., 2010, Fire Ants and Termites, Bug-Wise Newsletter, No. 5, April 22, 2010.
• Layton, M.B. 2010, Millipedes on the Move, e-mail update to county extension agents, May 25, 2010.
• Layton, M. B., 2010, Fall Armyworms in Hay Fields and Pastures, Bug-Wise Newsletter, No. 6, June 24, 2010.
• Layton, M. B., 2010, Dealing With Problem Honey Bees, Bug-Wise Newsletter, No. 8, July 20, 2010.
• Layton, M. B., 2010, Fall Armyworms in Home Lawns, Athletic Fields, and Other Places, Bug-Wise Newsletter, No. 9, August 11, 2010.
• Layton, M. B., 2010, Apply Fire Ant Baits Now for Fewer Mounds Next Spring, Bug-Wise Newsletter, No. 10, August 23, 2010.
• Layton, M. B. and M. Gu, 2009, Control of Crapemyrtle Aphids on Greenhouse-grown Crapemyrtle Liners, 2008, Arthropod Management Tests, 34: G30.
• Layton, M. B. and S. Ma, 2009, Control of Crapemyrtle Aphids with Media-applied Systemic Insecticides, 2008, Arthropod Management Tests, 34: G31.
• Layton, M. B. and M. Gu, 2009, Control of Cotton Aphid on Gerbera Daisies, 2008, Arthropod Management Tests, 34: G33.
• Layton, M.B., 2009, Gardening for Termites, Mississippi Gardener, Vol. 9 , No. 7.
• Layton, M.B, 2009, Mole Crickets, in Tee to Green, Publication of LA-MS Chapter of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. 2 pp. Summer, 2009.
• Layton, M.B, 2009, Fire Ant Facts, in Tee to Green, Publication of LA-MS Chapter of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. 1 pp. Winter, 2009
• Layton, M.B., 2010, Good Bugs, Bad Bugs, Mississippi Gardener, Vol. 10, No. 1.
• Layton, M.B., 2010, Organic Insecticides for Home Gardeners, Mississippi Gardener, Vol. 10, No. 2.
• Smith, J. F., and A. L. Catchot. 2009. Efficacy of Foliar Insecticides against bean leaf beetle in soybean (Test 1), 2008. Arthropod Management Tests.
• Layton, M. B. and M. Gu, 2009, Control of Whiteflies and Mealybugs on Poinsettias, 2008, Arthropod Management Tests, 34: G39
• Layton, M. B. and M. Gu, 2009, Efficacy of 'Homeowner Treatments' Against Whiteflies and Mealybugs, 2008, Arthropod Management Tests, 34: G40.
• Smith, J. F., and A. L. Catchot. 2009. Efficacy of Foliar Insecticides against green stink bug and southern green stink bug in soybean (Test 1), 2008. Arthropod Management Tests. (in-review)
• Smith, J. F., and A. L. Catchot. 2009. Efficacy of Foliar Insecticides against green stink bug and southern green stink bug in soybean (Test 3), 2008. Arthropod Management Tests. (in-review)
• Smith, J. F., and A. L. Catchot. 2009. Efficacy of Foliar Insecticides against fall armyworm on corn, 2008. Arthropod Management Tests.
• Smith, J. F., and A. L. Catchot. 2009. Efficacy of Foliar Insecticides against bollworm on cotton, 2008. Arthropod Management Tests. Smith, J. F., and A. L. Catchot. 2009. Efficacy of Foliar Insecticides against southern green stink bug, three cornered alfalfa hopper, bean leaf beetle, and soybean lopper in cotton (Test 2), 2007. Arthropod Management Tests.
• Smith, J. F., and A. L. Catchot. 2009. Efficacy of Foliar Insecticides against bean leaf beetle in soybean (Test 2), 2008. Arthropod Management Tests.
• Smith, J. F., and A. L. Catchot. 2009. Efficacy of Foliar Insecticides against bean leaf beetle in soybean (Test 3), 2008. Arthropod Management Tests.
• Smith, J. F., and A. L. Catchot. 2009. Efficacy of Foliar Insecticides against thrips on cotton, 2008. Arthropod Management Tests.