Hessian Fly

Resource Information for ANR-1069, Biology and Management of Hessian Fly in the Southeast

Hessian Fly adult Hessian fly, Mayetiola destructor (Say), is a serious pest of winter wheat in the southeastern United States. Severity of Hessian fly infestation varies from year to year and by location. The publication ANR-1069, Biology and Management of Hessian Fly in the Southeast discusses the biology of the Hessian fly and provides suggestions for managing this insect pest. The resources presented here reinforce the concepts presented in the publication. Timely information on Hessian fly in the current growing season is presented below.
Photo credit: Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org  

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