Expert Insights: Managing Emerging Arthropod Pests with Dr. Shimat Joseph
Join Dr. Shimat Joseph, associate professor at the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia, as he explores strategies for managing various arthropod pests. In this detailed presentation, Dr. Joseph discusses the ecology, spread, and control methods for pests such as the CRE Metal Box Scale, Ambrosia Beetles, the Flathead Borer, and Red Headed Flea Beetles. Benefit from his expertise on monitoring, biological control, and effective use of insecticides to protect plants and trees in nurseries and landscapes.
00:00 Introduction and Speaker Introduction
00:46 Contact Information and Presentation Overview
01:53 Crape Myrtle Bark Scale: Identification and Biology
07:41 Crape Myrtle Bark Scale: Management Strategies
13:06 Ambrosia Beetles: Identification and Biology
21:15 Ambrosia Beetles: Management Strategies
27:23 Drilling and Alcohol Application
27:57 Monitoring and Indicators of Beetle Activity
28:58 Alternative Beetle Trapping Methods
29:39 Introduction to the Flatheaded Borer
30:42 Lifecycle and Damage of Flatheaded Borer
32:09 Management of Flatheaded Borer
33:08 Introduction to the Redheaded Flea Beetle
36:21 Damage and Spread of Redheaded Flea Beetle
38:27 Lifecycle and Management of Redheaded Flea Beetle
45:45 Q&A Session
Dr. Shimat Joseph presented on the management of key pests in ornamental nurseries, including crape myrtle bark scale, ambrosia beetles, flat-headed borers, and red-headed flea beetles. He provided detailed insights into each pest’s biology, spread, and effective control methods, emphasizing the importance of monitoring, precise chemical application, and understanding the environmental factors influencing pest behavior. Dr. Joseph also answered questions about the timing and effectiveness of different treatments, offering practical advice for nursery managers dealing with these persistent and emerging pest challenges.