Leppla, Norman C.

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2021 Guidelines for Purchasing and Using Commercial Natural Enemies and Biopesticides in North America

Lynn M. LeBeck and Norman C. Leppla

Introduction to the Growers IPM Guide for Florida Tomato and Pepper Production

N. C. Leppla

Predatory Gall Midge (Unofficial Common Name), Feltiella acarisuga (Vallot) (Insecta: Diptera: Cecidomyiidae)

Ryan S. Osborne, Norman C. Leppla, and Lance S. Osborne

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Living with Lovebugs

Norman C. Leppla

Shortwinged Mole Cricket, Neoscapteriscus abbreviatus (Scudder); Southern Mole Cricket, Neoscapteriscus borellii (Giglio-Tos); and Tawny Mole Cricket, Neoscapteriscus vicinus (Scudder) (Insecta: Orthoptera: Gryllotalpidae)

John L. Capinera and Norman C. Leppla

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Managing Thrips in Pepper and Eggplant

Joe Funderburk, Xavier Martini, Stuart Reitz, Josh Freeman, Chris Miller, Gene McAvoy, Alicia Whidden, Ozan Demirozer, Greg Nuessly, and Norm Leppla

A UF/IFAS numbered publication for Commercial audience(s).

Managing Wireworms in Florida Sweet Potatoes

Robert Hochmuth, Dakshina Seal, Norman Leppla, Daniel Fenneman, Rhoda Broughton, and Anil Baniya

This publication describes current methods for managing wireworms in sweet potato. Wireworms, the larvae of click beetles, are the most damaging insect pests of those that infest the foliage and roots. Soil tillage and crop rotation can suppress populations of these root pests but adequate management requires diligent surveillance and the use of insecticides. Describes new research on managing wireworms with alternative insecticide active ingredients and entomopathogenic nematodes.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Guidelines for Community Associations: Considerations for Selecting a Landscape Contractor and Writing an Effective Landscaping Contract

Adam Dale, Claire Lewis, Esen Momol, Tom Wichman, Don Rainey, John Bossart, C. J. Bain, Jen Marvin, Lynn Barber, Norman Leppla, Gary Knox, and Thomas T. Ankersen

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Urban Water

Managing Thrips and Tospoviruses in Tomato

Joe Funderburk, Xavier Martini, Scott Adkins, Josh Freeman, Sam Hutton, Hugh Smith, Gene McAvoy, Crystal Snodgrass, Mathews Paret, and Norm Leppla

This fact sheet describes the biology and ecology of thrips and tomato spotted wilt virus, and recommends a management program.

Mole Cricket IPM Guide for Florida

C. R. Kerr, N. C. Leppla, E. A. Buss, and J. H. Frank

This guide will help you identify mole cricket infestations and manage them effectively and economically while minimizing environmental impacts.

Glossary of Expressions in Biological Control

J. H. Frank and J. L. Gillett-Kaufman

Cultivar Selection in Tomato and Pepper Production

G. McAvoy and M. Ozores-Hampton

Common Pepper Cultivars for Florida Production

G. McAvoy and M. Ozores-Hampton