Tag: yellowmargin leaf beetle

• Weekly Field Update – 2/12/24

  

  We have lots of meetings coming up over the next few months, so be sure to keep a close eye on the Upcoming Events tab so you don’t miss anything. Coming up this week we have an Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation Workshop in Charleston. Also, check out last week’s episode of the SC Grower Exchange Podcast…

  Justin Ballew

  February 12, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  clemson extension, Disease, frost, garden, Greens, Peaches, planting, rain, south carolina, Strawberries, weather, Weekly Field Updates, yellowmargin leaf beetle

• Question of the Week – Yellowmargin Leaf Beetle and Vegetable Weevil

  

  This week, the question was: What has been feeding on this neglected Napa cabbage? This Napa cabbage is being fed on by larvae of both the yellow margined leaf beetle (YMLB, Microtheca ochroloma) and vegetable weevil (Listroderes difficilis). YMLB can be a significant pest for organic production, especially turnips and Napa cabbage, which they prefer.…

  Justin Ballew

  February 16, 2023

  Question of the Week

  beetles, brassica, insect damage, napa cabbage, Question of the Week, vegable weevil, yellowmargin leaf beetle