Jeffrey Bradshaw
faculty
- Professor Entomology University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Director Plant Health College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
402-472-3345
On campus, dial 2-3345
Scouting Advised for Alfalfa Weevil
April 27, 2023
Alfalfa weevil larvae have emerged in southern Nebraska; scouting for this pest is crucial for alfalfa producers over the next few weeks.
Army Cutworm Scouting Urged in Western Nebraska Wheat and Alfalfa
March 31, 2021
With Army cutworms sightings reported from in Kansas, Extension experts encourage scouting efforts begin in Nebraska's fields — particularly in the west.
How Have the Cold February Temperatures Affected Insect Overwintering in Nebraska?
February 26, 2021
Extension specialists detail what effect February's bitter temperatures and snow cover may have on overwintering insects in Nebraska.
Wheat Stem Sawfly in 2020
September 1, 2020
This article provides a brief background on how the wheat stem sawfly arrived here, ideas on how we might manage it in Nebraska and thoughts on why we saw reduced damage in some regions while others had the most damage they have ever seen.
Wheat Stem Sawfly Infestations Continue to Impact Harvest in the Nebraska Panhandle
July 23, 2020
WSS damage in winter wheat was first noted in Nebraska in the early to mid-1990s in Banner County near the Wyoming border. It has continued to increase ever since and now is a very significant issue.
Scouting and Treatment Recommendations for Western Bean Cutworm
July 12, 2023
Scouting should be prioritized in fields that are at the preferred growth stage for egg-laying and/or do not have the VIP3A Bt trait to protect them from western bean cutworm injury.
Western Bean Cutworm Flight Predictions for 2020
June 17, 2020
The growth stage of corn during WBC flight is critical as moths prefer to lay their eggs on corn plants between the late whorl to early tassel stage. Survival of young WBC larvae is highest if they can feed on newly emerged tassel prior to moving into the ears.
Spring Miller Moth Invasion
May 26, 2020
During the daylight hours the army cutworm moths seek shelter in cracks and crevices including those found in houses and other buildings. The moths begin to emerge from these locations at dusk to resume their feeding and westward migration.