Dec 7, 2023 · The most common small brown beetles are the drugstore beetles, also known as bread beetles or biscuit beetles. They are one of the most common stored produce pest insects in the …

Feb 9, 2026 · The cereal leaf beetle, Olema melanopus, was introduced from Europe into Michigan in the 1950s and is slowly spreading southward. It is now well established throughout the northern half …

Feb 5, 2026 · An overview of the identification of pine bark beetles, causes for infestation in the urban landscape, and recommended integrated pest management techniques.

May 6, 2025 · Flea Beetle Description The flea beetle adult is a small metallic dark blue beetle about 5 mm long (figure 1). Adults overwinter in debris in and near the vineyard. They become active early in …

Jun 26, 2023 · These beetles attack young trees and small branches of mature trees. Female beetles bore into the trunks and branches (1 to 4 inches in diameter) and excavate galleries in the wood. In …

Sep 16, 2025 · Common species include the Ips bark beetle, the black turpentine beetle and the Southern pine beetle, the latter being the most destructive forest insect in the South. In 2024, …

Apr 24, 2023 · Beneficial insects provide an underappreciated role in pest management. Common beneficial arthropods in production agriculture are often combined into two categories: predators and …

Jun 17, 2022 · Scouting for insect pests is a critical component of an integrated pest management (IPM) system. Scouting involves correct identification of pest species, determination of infestation levels, …

Jul 26, 2023 · How can I keep “bad” bugs out of my garden and attract “good” bugs? How can I control slugs and other soil insect pests? What insect pests and predators are common to Alabama? How …

Sep 27, 2021 · Most insects are actually good bugs, but the bad ones give them a negative reputation. Of all the identified insects, less than 1% are major pests. These examples highlight a few insect …