CONTENTS PEST CONTROL ISSUE | APRIL 2024 06 The Insect Eavesdropper can detect pests eating roots or boring into plants 14 Worden Farms grows vegetables in Southwest Florida FEATURES 06 The pest whisperer? Insect Eavesdropper allows growers to " hear " what's happening in the field 10 Managing wildlife on the farm Cameras, fences and other tools keep animals at bay 14 Weed battle Southwest Florida's Worden Farm manages challenges 18 Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association Group says farewell to leader after 40 years 20 Southeast honors Awards recognize leaders at Georgia event 10 Growers share tips on how to spare crops from wildlife DEPARTMENTS 04 Editor's Letter 22 Business 24 Veg Connections 30 Ag Labor Review 32 Farm Market & Agritourism 34 Classifieds 35 Ad Index On the Cover Organic growers Chris and Eva Worden of southwest Florida's Worden Farms believe mentoring new farmers is important. Photo by Christina Cannell. PAGE 14 VEGETABLEGROWERSNEWS.COM | 3http://www.VEGETABLEGROWERSNEWS.COM