Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Battle Beneath the Vines: Defending Sweet Potatoes From Fearsome Pests

Close-up image of a small, brightly colored weevil with a distinct elongated snout and shiny, iridescent body. The insect features a green body and golden-orange legs, set against a textured green background.

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Pests such as sweetpotato weevils, wireworms, cucumber beetles, and root-knot nematodes can harm sweet potato production in the U.S. A new guide in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management details a variety of management options for key pests of sweet potato crops. [Read more]

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