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NEW research results…
Average pest density per plant between two spray programs in watermelon
SCB= striped cucumber beetle (pictured above).
GOOD NEWS! Pest densities in either program are
well below economic levels
of damage.
Pollinator visitation between two spray programs in watermelon
Managed bee species included honeybees and bumblebees
MORE GOOD NEWS!
Increased pollinator visitation
in the threshold-based program.