Why does tobacco splitworm damage start at the bottom of plants?

One of the first projects my lab tackled when I began working in North Carolina was attempting to understanding the biology and behavior of tobacco splitworm.  Our goal was to use this information to develop more effective scouting and management … Continue reading

Unusual greenhouse tobacco pests appearing

Last month, I posted about the potential for greater and more usual insect activity in tobacco greenhouses due to our warm winter and relatively mild spring.  Spring has become less mild in the last few days, but interesting insects are … Continue reading