Using Banker Plants as an Additional Tool in Strawberry Integrated Pest Management

Allan Busuulwa, Lovely Adhikary, and Sriyanka Lahiri.

The invasive Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is currently the most significant pest of strawberries in Florida. Managing this pest is challenging due to its low susceptibility to many commonly used insecticides. As an additional management strategy, the authors propose using flowering plants (banker plants) to attract naturally occurring predators of thrips, which can help suppress S. dorsalis populations in field strawberries.

Improving Turfgrass Health: Proper Irrigation Techniques

Anthony Halcyon, Mary G. Lusk, and Marco Schiavon.

Maintaining the health of lawns requires proper turf care, particularly in regions where diseases and periodic drought are common. This guide is meant to inform homeowners and landscape personnel about common mistakes to avoid and the importance of using appropriate watering procedures when irrigating turfgrass to further promote the vitality of lawns.

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