Source: UNIV OF HAWAII submitted to NRP
HAWAII STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION OF PEST MANAGEMENT INFORMATION THROUGH EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
COMPLETE
Funding Source
OTHER GRANTS
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
1027153
Grant No.
2021-70006-35475
Cumulative Award Amt.
$175,230.00
Proposal No.
2021-05139
Multistate No.
(N/A)
Project Start Date
Sep 1, 2021
Project End Date
Aug 31, 2024
Grant Year
2023
Program Code
[EIP]- Extension Implementation Program
Recipient Organization
UNIV OF HAWAII
3190 MAILE WAY
HONOLULU,HI 96822
Performing Department
Plant & Environ Protection Sci
Non Technical Summary
This proposal seeks to continue and expand upon IPM implementation programs across the most highly valued crops in Hawaii agriculture, and develop predictive forecasts for potential new high impact insect pests in Hawaii. This includes the primary priority area of specialty crops (50%) and animal agriculture (15%), and the secondary priority areas of support for pest diagnostic facilities (25%) and IPM education for pesticide applicators (10%).This program addresses specialty crops grown under unique conditions, as Hawaii is the only tropical state in the US, an environment that fosters a very high rate of invasion by insect pest species. We will focus primarily on developing, updating and delivering IPM extension materials to stakeholders through Best Management Practice factsheets, improved online access to information, and direct interactions with stakeholders. The project will include the development of preemptive forecasts of potential invasive pests for Hawaii, that may be used to improve surveillance and early detection of pests, and responses to new invasions. This information will be relevant to pest diagnosticians, regulatory bodies, farmers, and conservation organizations. Overall, this extension implementation project aims to synthesize information on pest species, collect new data were appropriate, and produce relevant extension materials, which will be made available online, through extension events, and from diagnostic centers. This project will also engage in the Western Pesticide Risk Management Workgroup activities.
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
21610991130100%
Knowledge Area
216 - Integrated Pest Management Systems;

Subject Of Investigation
1099 - Tropical/subtropical fruit, general/other;

Field Of Science
1130 - Entomology and acarology;
Goals / Objectives
Continued deployment of needs assessment and prioritization of IMP implementation for Hawaii and Pacific region of the U.S. through stakeholder involvement.Continued surveillance of new invasive insect pests in Hawaii.Improve the capacity of IPM information and resources via development of Best Management Practices for high risk and high priority pests to local and regional stakeholders.Provide greater outreach opportunities and exchange IPM resources through improvements to the Crop Knowledge Master website (http://www.extento.hawaii.edu/kbase/crop/crop.htm), yearly field days, factsheets, and workshops for stakeholders in Hawaii. These outputs will reach an audience of over 5,000 growers.Develop a system for increasing the accuracy of predicting future economically and environmentally significant pests likely to be introduced and established in Hawaii. Through collaboration among local, state, regional and international agencies, including but not limited to: Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDoA), United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Services (USDA ARS), Pest Information Platform for Extension and Education (impPIPE), California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Western IPM Center, Hawai'i invasive Species Council (HISC) and Coordinating Group of Alien Pest Species (CGAPS).Collaborate with the Western Pesticide Risk Management Work Group, an interstate collaborative working group that aims to reduce the environmental and health risks of pesticides through risk management and risk education. We will continue to participate in monthly discussions, and yearly in-person and video workshops to provide accurate information to stakeholders of Hawaii.We will evaluate improvement in above outcomes through stakeholder adoption of BMPs. This will be accomplished through grower surveys and questionnaires disseminated online, and at grower workshops, field days and webinars.Continued deployment of needs assessment and prioritization of IMP implementation for Hawaii and Pacific region of the U.S. through stakeholder involvement.Continued surveillance of new invasive insect pests in Hawaii.Improve the capacity of IPM information and resources via development of Best Management Practices for high risk and high priority pests to local and regional stakeholders.Provide greater outreach opportunities and exchange IPM resources through improvements to the Crop Knowledge Master website (http://www.extento.hawaii.edu/kbase/crop/crop.htm), yearly field days, factsheets, and workshops for stakeholders in Hawaii. These outputs will reach an audience of over 5,000 growers.Develop a system for increasing the accuracy of predicting future economically and environmentally significant pests likely to be introduced and established in Hawaii. Through collaboration among local, state, regional and international agencies, including but not limited to: Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDoA), United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Services (USDA ARS), Pest Information Platform for Extension and Education (impPIPE), California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Western IPM Center, Hawai'i invasive Species Council (HISC) and Coordinating Group of Alien Pest Species (CGAPS).Collaborate with the Western Pesticide Risk Management Work Group, an interstate collaborative working group that aims to reduce the environmental and health risks of pesticides through risk management and risk education. We will continue to participate in monthly discussions, and yearly in-person and video workshops to provide accurate information to stakeholders of Hawaii.We will evaluate improvement in above outcomes through stakeholder adoption of BMPs. This will be accomplished through grower surveys and questionnaires disseminated online, and at grower workshops, field days and webinars.
Project Methods
Recent IPM programming in this project has centered on providing sub-projects to extension agents to address specific issues that are significant in their areas of expertise.This includes extension efforts to address management of fruit flies, bagrada bug, coffee nematodes, thrips in eggplant, pests on immigrant farms, developing an advanced IPM training course for Master Gardeners, and hands-on IPM education statewide.In 2020, the emphasis was shifted to improving online IPM information for Hawaii. This involves collection of improved images for our online system (Crop Knowledge Master), which has not had a substantial upgrade in almost 15 years. Improved images and a modernized interface will substantially improve the user experience when consulting this information system. During 2021-2024, we plan to substantially improve our online delivery of IPM information, through the development of best management practice factsheets, extension agent training, overall upgrading of the online system, and continuing some surveillance for newly invasive species, particularly new arrivals that require emergency attention.IPM implementation in specialty crops, 2021-2024: The proposed program addressing state-wide IPM needs will develop of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for targeted economically significant invasive pests for the most significant specialty crops grown in Hawaii (macadamia nut, cocoa, coffee, floriculture and foliage, banana, papaya). The list of crops and pests addressed will be expanded as BMPs for priory pests are completed. The BMPs developed will include measures to both prevent and mitigate the establishment of invasive species in growers' operations.There are existing IPM recommendations for many invasive insect pests in Hawaii, but in many cases, they are outdated (e.g. Crop Knowledge Master ). There have also been a number of newly established insect pests that have yet to be include in the online system. Many insecticides previously listed for the management of insect pests have been de-registered, and new products have become available since the last updates of the current online information system. Further, many polyphagous invertebrates (for exampleThrips palmi(Valenzuela, Hamasaki, and Fukuda, 1994),Scirtothrips dorsalis,Nezara viridula,Ceroplastes destructor) (unpublished data) show signs of resistance to available chemical control options in Hawaii, and BMP's require modification to reflect these management constraints. Hawai'i's tropical climate allows for year-round crop production and this in turn facilitates establishment and proliferation of many introduced insect pests. Along with the fact that most of these newly established pest species have escaped their natural enemies and there are no effective biological controls to suppress their populations. These factors lead to dependence on calendar scheduled pesticide applications in many crops, and a reduced lifespan of many chemical management options due to resistance development. Introductions of resistant populations of invertebrates into Hawaii further exacerbate this problem.BMPs provide a means of disseminating condensed, pertinent pest management recommendations electronically to end-users. BMPs developed in this project will provide information on the most current and sustainable forms of IPM management for pests. BMPs will be associated with broader descriptions of pests and their management in the Crop Knowledge Master system (currently in revision, 2020 EIP project). Each BMP data sheet will include current information on field pest identification; impacts on crops; monitoring techniques; management options, including biological, cultural, physical and chemical options; and interactions with other pests and natural enemy complexes.

Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/24

Outputs
Target Audience: Producers of foliage and cut flower ornamental crops Tropical fruit and nut producers Ranchers Pesticide applicators State regulatory organizations Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Undergraduate student training opportunities (website management) Graduate student training How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Through meetings, grower association conferences, online delivery, informal teaching opportunities. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Developed a list of high-risk species with potential for accidental introduction to Hawaii;This compilation supports proactive management strategies for potential pest introductions to Hawaii, leveraging publications from institutions actively managing these species. Key surveillance resources include USDA PestLens, the Global Invasive Species Database, and the Hawaii Invasive Species Council. The current list includes 9 species of INsects and nematodes of high concern. The Crop Knowledge Master website is undergoing ongoing updates:completed the core structure, focusing on the navigation framework and organizing the menus and submenus where detailed information pages for crops, pests, and diseases will be located. From the homepage, users can access the content by selecting from four main categories: crop, pest, disease, or scientific name. Each of these categories is further divided into submenus for better organization. For example, crops are grouped by common types such as fruits or vegetables, while pests are categorized into groups like ants or scales.Additionally, all entries within these menus, including those under the scientific name category, are arranged alphabetically for intuitive browsing. In the scientific name menu, users can scroll through every pest or disease listed in alphabetical order based on the first letter of their genus. Other than building the framework and interface, he general design of the website is being upgraded. Because the older one was entirely in html, its design possibilities were limited. With the updated website we can make it more visibly appealing and easier to navigate. Acombination of the modules provided by our content management system (CMS) from EVOQ DNN and customwritten html to create the menus, buttons, links, dropdowns, tables, and other components of the website, are employed to this end. Surveyed new invasive pests: Ramie moth, Arcte coerula, pest of mamaki tea plants, and wild Pipturus plants. Expanded range was documented - widespreadon Oahu. The role of parasitoids and predators in restricting this insect isbeing quantified. Provided progress updates to Hawaii Coffee growers Association and Kauai coffee growers on biological control of coffee berry borer, Hypothenemis hampei. AnalyzedInvasive Invertebrate Pest Introductions and Trade Pathways in Hawaii using data on pest introduction to Hawaii, 20023-2023.

Publications

  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Lutgen, H., Galanti, R., Bloese, J., and Keith, L. 2023. Ornamental Pests of Hawaii: Fungal and Nematode Associations and Symptoms on Protea & Leucospermum spp. UH-CTAHR. https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/OF-60.pdf.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Lutgen, H., Galanti, R., Cheng, C., and Bloese, J. 2023. Ornamental Pests of Hawaii: Disease Management of Protea and Leucospermum spp. UH-CTAHR. https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/OF-61.pdf
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Bloese, J.B., Goding, K.M., and Godfrey L.D. 2024. Biological Control Options for the Management of Tadpole Shrimp (Triops longicaudatus (LeConte)) in California Rice. Agriculture 2024, 14(7), 1136.
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Bloese, J.B., Galanti, R., Porter, R., and Kow, T. 2024. The Beneficial Effects of Soluble Silicon Fertilizer in Dendrobium Orchids: Silicon-augmented Resistance Against Damage by Insect Pests and Fungal Pathogens. Insects. 2024, 15(5), 323.
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Kwon, T.H., Kim, D-B., Kim, B., Bloese, J., Lee, B-H., and Cha, D.H. 2024. Ethyl Formate Fumigation Against Pineapple Mealybug, Dysmicoccus Brevipes, a Quarantine Insect Pest of Pineapples. Insects. 2024; 15(1):25.
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Wilson, S., Thorne, M., Johnson, M., Peck, D., and Wright, M.G. 2024. Prosapia Bicincta (Hemiptera: Cercopidae) Abundance, Host Plant Associations, and Impacts on Ground Cover in Hawaii Island Rangelands. Environmental Entomology. 53(6).
  • Type: Websites Status: Under Review Year Published: 2024 Citation: Crop Knowledge Master: https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/ckm/


Progress 09/01/22 to 08/31/23

Outputs
Target Audience:Hawaii Floriculture Association, Orchid Growers of Hawaii, Hawaii Export and Nursery Association, and Hawaii Tropical Flowers Council, Hawaii Cattleman's Association; invasive species managers via Invasive Species workshops. Changes/Problems: Some minor challenges: Difficulty in communicating with HODA to get pest interception list, Slow to source updated and relevant trade-data Thus, delaying our ability to run linear regression model to evaluate effective terms to predicting new pest invasions. We have made some progress and hope more continues very soon as we have forged new relationships with HDOA. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Co-PI J. Bloese attended W1017 and PBESA. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? We have disseminated results via publications and online resources as listed previouslyunder publications. We also have webinar material in preparation, based upon a recent ranchers day addressing twolined spittlebug (Prosapia bicincta); presentations were recorded for editing and online publication, including options for ranchers to interact with presenters online. Pest management information was also made available via BMP sheets and updated information contributed to teh MyIPM App; Crop Knowledge Master website; and Twolined Spittlebug Management Tool app. Radio and TV news interviews e.g. https://www.khon2.com/top-stories/tiny-wasp-may-save-the-coffee-industry-in-hawaii What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Continue updating online information resources. Expand surveys for new invasive pests. Continue providing educational opportunities to pesticide applicators, growers, and other stakeholders. Conduct analyses predicting potential pests. Work with USDA ARS to conduct releases of biological control agents of coffee berry borer, and provide outreach materials to interested parties to address concerns about biocontrol, as well as effective incorporation of biocontrol with other IPM strategies.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Priority Area 1:IPM Implementation of Specialty Crops: Development of sustainable and relevant BMPs for top priority invasive invertebrates targeting specialty crops of Hawaii. Percent completion= 90% Significant Accomplishments (bullets) Updated over 20 BMPs for invertebrate pests of ornamentals and other specialty crops and over 5 orchid diseases with the current relevant available data and disseminated information via MyIPM app and Crop Knowledge Master. We have catalogued over 35 orchid diseases and are working on incorporating them into the Crop Knowledge Master system. Published over 6 extension publications on new IPM tools for specialty crops. Conducted 7 on-farm trials and two lab bioassays examining novel IPM tools forThrips palmi,Scirtothrips dorsalis,Nezara viridula,Ceroplastes destructor.Trial results have been analyzed and publications pending. Based on trial results new BMPs for pesticide resistance management for invasive invertebrate pests. Continued surveillance of/for new invasive species has been accomplished through routine farm visits by Specialist (Bloese) and ornamental Extension agents. Over 100+ farm visits of specialty crops by ornamental team of Specialists and Agents. Grower Needs Assessments has elucidated new specialty crop pest, Eucalyptus tortoise beetle (Chrysophtharta m-fusca) as an emerging economically significant pest of eucalyptus, and is only found currently on Maui. BMPs are currently in development. Hosted 4 Field-Day Import-replacement plant releases. One on each major producing island (Hawaii, Maui, Oahu and Kauai). Combined attendance totaled 58 growers. Due to the Myrtaceae ban in Hawaii, extension agents and specialists conducted eucalyptus variety trials on each island and disseminated results at the Field Days and through CTAHR extension pubs (in prep).E. gunniiwas the most susceptible to pest and disease across all of the islands and is not recommended for planting in Hawaii. Two additional Field Days were held, Sept. 2021 and May 2022 disseminating updated BMPs for invasive invertebrate pests of specialty crops. Combined attendance was 44 producers. Field days were opportunities for growers to view demonstration plots and trials, collaborate and exchange information with fellow producers. Specialist (Bloese) collaborated with Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association (HFNA) of which there are 380+ members to organize a Research webinar and In-person outreach event. Continued surveillance of new invasive insect pests in Hawaii: Delineated extent of invasion of mamaki tea growing areas by recent invasive species,Arcte coerula(Noctuidae). The hard numbers # peer reviewed pubs = 1 in prep, 1 in review, 1 published. # non-peer reviewed pubs = 6 # of presentations = 17 # of people reached. = 580 through Hawaii Floriculture Association, Orchid Growers of Hawaii, Hawaii Export and Nursery Association, and Hawaii Tropical Flowers Council, Hawaii Cattleman's Association. Priority area 2:IPM Implementation of Animal Agriculture: Advancement of IPM implementation in animal agriculture through enhanced outreach programs. a) Percent completion= 80% b) Significant accomplishments (bullets) 1.Released Twolined Spittlebug app for recording, monitoring and management ofProsapia bicinctain Hawaii. Persons reached by webinar materials addressing twolined spittlebug management, presentations completed, recordings are being processed at time of writing. The hard numbers 1.# peer reviewed pubs = 1 (submitted) # non-peer reviewed pubs = 2 # of presentations = 8 # of people reached. = 30; total uncertain at this point, webinar still to be published. Priority Area 3:Support for Pest Diagnostic Facilities: Safeguarding Hawaii's biosecurity and agriculture through collaboration pro-active IPM monitoring and reporting systems. Percent completion= 25% Significant Accomplishments (bullets) Sourced pest interception data from California Department of Agriculture (CDFA) In conversations with Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture (HDOA) regarding pest interception lists. Sourced trade trend data from World Trade Organization (WTO) statistical database. Work closely with ADSC and extension agents to identify any unfamiliar pests seen in grower's fields, orchards, nurseries etc. Coordinated with USDA-APHIS, USDA-ARS, CDFA and HDOA in implementing various mitigation techniques. We are currently working on developing a list of highest-risk potential new invasive species for specialty crops. Next year's funding will allow us to draft final assessments of potential pests make information available through CTAHR website. Current improvement to the online system:Crop Knowledge Master ; Completed digitalization of >6,000 images for inclusion in updated online information system; The hard numbers 1.# peer reviewed pubs = 0 # non-peer reviewed pubs = 1 - We are in the process of producing single page factsheets regarding new pests. # of presentations = 5 # of people reached. = 0 - Train the trainer webinar series (as outlined in the grant) is pending. Planned for year 3 of the program. Priority Area 4:Secondary Emphasis area: IPM education for Pesticide applicators. Percent completion= 70% Significant Accomplishments (bullets) Continued participation in Western Pesticide Risk Management working group. Attended and presented at WERA meetings (Denver, Feb. 2022). Plan to attend WERA meeting Sept. 2022. Webinar series for 2021 Floriculture and Nursery Sanitation and cultural practices, has several webinars available to growers for HDOA Continuing Education Units (CEUs). March 2022 - Webinar Series 2022 Floriculture & Nursery: Monitoring and scouting for pest - had HDOA Pesticide CEU's. Field Day demonstration of proper PPE, application rate calculations, jar testing for tank mixing and more. Reduced pest resistance to pesticide through accessible educational programming and resources Field Days Sept 2021, and May 2022. Demonstrations, workshops, presentations and two CTAHR extension pubs were available to attendees. 44 growers total attended.

Publications

  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Au, M.G. and Wright, M.G.. 2022. Arcte coerula (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): A new invasive pest in Hawaii on endemic plants. Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society 54: 63-75.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Ramadan, M.M., Kaufman, L.V., Wright, M.G. 2023. Recent advances in insect and weed biocontrol in Hawaii: case studies and trends. Biological Control 179: 105170.
  • Type: Other Status: Awaiting Publication Year Published: 2023 Citation: Bloese, J.B. and Galanti, R. 2022. Calculating pesticide rates for your needs. UH-CTAHR. (In Review)
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Galanti, R. and Bloese, J. 2022. Pesticide Compatibility: Jar Testing Before Tank Mixing. UH-CTAHR. https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/PRRE-11.pdf
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Blose, J. Integrated Pest Management Research Update - Dr. Joanna Blose, UH-Manoa CTAHR. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opNyBrHCnjk&t=960s
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Bloese, J. 2020. Significant Export Pests of Hawaii Ornamentals & Silicon Trial Update. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjMZsIaf9-0


Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/22

Outputs
Target Audience: Tropicalfruit and nut growers Ornamental crop growers Ranchers Profession land managers Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Student involvement in development of new website, content acquisition, and MyIPM updates. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Online: MyIPM App; through invasive species mini-symposium series. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Continued surveillance of new invasive insect pests in Hawaii. Continue to improve accessibility of IPM information and resources via development of BestManagement Practices for high risk and high priority pests to local and regional stakeholders. Provide greater outreach opportunities and exchange IPM resources through improvementsto the Crop Knowledge Master website(http://www.extento.hawaii.edu/kbase/crop/crop.htm), yearly field days, factsheets, andworkshops for stakeholders in Hawaii. Develop a system forincreasing the accuracy of predicting future economically andenvironmentally significant pests likely to be introduced and established in Hawaii. Collaborate withtheWestern Pesticide Risk Management Work Group, an interstatecollaborative working group that aims to reducetheenvironmental and health risks ofpesticides through risk management and risk education. We will continue to participate inmonthly discussions, and yearly in-person and video workshops to provide accurateinformation to stakeholders of Hawaii.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? MyIPM App: Entered BMPs for over 31 invertebrate pests of anthurium and orchids into MyIPM app, a collaboration with USDA-ARS. Currently in the process of entering information for palm and foliage pests; tropical fruit pests (coffee, banana, papaya); vegetable crops (onion, sweet potato). The MyIPM app includes pest identification, information on non-chemical and chemical pest management options. We are also working on including a "New Invasive Species Watchlist" to inform growers of new and potential threats. This is part of a proactive IPM strategy that can utilize grower's monitoring practices as front lines of defense against new invasive species, allowing for earlier detection and rapid response to new introductions. Fact Sheets: In the process of publishing 5 factsheets with updated BMPs forVinsonia stellifera, Pseudococcus dendrobium, Nipaecoccis nipae, Dichromothrips corbetti, Helionothrips errans. These factsheets will be published through CTAHR and made available to stakeholders virtually athttps://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/site/Info.aspx Redesigning Hawaii IPM online source, Crop Knowledge Master: Have scanned in excess of 5,000 images for updating the website. Website is being emigrated to a new modernized format, and content of the current website is being updated, through adding recent pests and updating chemical control information. Twolined Spittlebug management App: This app is in the Beta testing phase, and includes pest identification, optimized pest sampling system, and management practices based on thresholds we have developed. Webinar Series: Sanitation and Cultural Practices: July 6th, 2021: 2pm-3:30pm Sanitation and Cultural Practices. Extension agents Russell Galanti, Hannah Lutgen, James Keach, and Extension Specialist Joanna Bloese discussed greenhouse and nursery sanitation for cultural control of plant pathogens. Sanitation is the first line of defense against pathogen introduction and every physical part of a growing operation should be considered when understanding good sanitation. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-floriculture-and-nursery-seminar-series-sanitationcultural-practices-tickets-154299260241 30 participants Webinar Series: Monitoring and Scouting for Insect Pests: March 29th, 2022: 2pm-3:30pm Guest speaker Dr. Angel Acebes-Doria and CTAHR Extension agents discussed monitoring and scouting for common insect pests in different floriculture and nursery environments. Growers will learn the importance behind scouting and monitoring, fundamentals of population dynamics, and different types of sampling methods and traps commonly used when sampling. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monitoring-and-scouting-for-insect-pests-tickets-289862355107# 71 participants Restricted Use Pesticide CEUs and HDOA continuing education credit Webinar now available online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65shmym9nDY&ab_channel=HawaiiOrnamentalExtensionProgram http://www.extento.hawaii.edu/Kbase/crop/crop.htm Produced cooperative extension publications addressing Avocado lace bug management, and Twolined Spittlebug identification, and ramie moth biology and impacts on mamaki tea plants and native vegetation.

Publications

  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Awaiting Publication Year Published: 2022 Citation: Kaufman, L.V. and Wright, M.G. 2022. Erythrina gall wasp successfully controlled by the introduction of a parasitoid wasp in Hawaii. In: Contributions of classical biocontrol to the US food security, forestry and biodiversity. Eds van Driesche et al. (in press)
  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Awaiting Publication Year Published: 2022 Citation: Cave, R., Moore, A., and Wright, M.G. 2022. Biological Control of the Cycad Aulacaspis Scale, Aulacaspis yasumatsui. In: Contributions of classical biocontrol to the US food security, forestry and biodiversity. Eds van Driesche et al. (in press)
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Honsberger, D.N. and Wright, M.G. 2022. A new species of Phymastichus (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae: Tetrastichinae) parasitic on Xyleborus beetles (Coleopetera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in Hawaii. Zootaxa 5116: 107-122.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Wright, M.G. 2020. Avocado lace bug in Hawaii. CTAHR CES IP-50. pp. 1-2.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Thorne, M., Wilson, S., Wright, M., and Peck, D. 2022. Twolined spittlebug identification key. CTAHR CES IP-52; PRM-123. pp. 1-5.