Growers and crop care professionals are being asked to participate in a biologicals survey. Extension Entomologist and Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University, Surendra Dara put…
Diamondback Moth Infestations Underscore Importance of IPM Approach
…managing the pest in cruciferous crops. Cooperative Extension Advisor for Entomology and Biologicals Surendra Dara said producers have been noticing an increased problem with management for about a year now….
IPM and Agricultural Research and Outreach Evaluation Survey
…critical component for ensuring the program is as effective as possible. Entomology and Biologicals Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara is asking industry members to spend a few minutes participating in the…
MSOB: The Role of Biostimulants in IPM Systems
…secondary benefits. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologicals Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara explained that many biostimulants have an indirect impact on pest management. They can often interact with plant systems…
MSOB: Biological Materials for Arthropod Management in Organic Vegetables
…mites, aphids, and worms. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologicals Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara said there are multiple materials available to address arthropod pressures. “If we are talking about biological…
MSOB: Biological Control of Botrytis Shows Potential
…Santa Maria looked at a total of 15 different materials, both biological and chemical. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologicals Advisor, Dr. Surendra Dara found that some biological materials can…
Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day to be Virtual Again This Year
…and tolerances to pests and diseases, Lewis mites in strawberry production, and fusarium wilt. Entomology and Biologicals Advisor, Surendra Dara will be presenting information from a field study on managing…
MSOB: Delivering Biological Materials Through Bee Vectoring
…varroa mites. “Beauveria and Metarhizium kind of materials can be used to control these mites that attack bees,” Dara explained. Listen to the full episode with Dr. Surendra Dara. ‘Making…
MSOB: Biological Options for Western Flower Thrips
…can use entomopathogenic fungi or nematodes,” UC Cooperative Extension’s Dr. Surendra Dara said. “And there are a number of biocontrol agents. They all can attack thrips life stages.” In the…
MSOB: Why is Seaweed Well-known in Biological Industry?
…Sense of Biologicals campaign is all about seaweed. UC Cooperative Extension Biologics Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara discusses the micro-algae and the benefits it can supply a plant. “It contains several…
MSOB: Mating Disruption in Conventional Diamondback Moth Trial
…potential resistance. In the latest episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals program, UC Cooperative Extension Specialist Dr. Surendra Dara details the results of his study on pheromone use in…
MSOB: Beneficial Fungi Showing More Benefits Than Pest Control
…act as a stimulant for the plant as well. In the latest episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals campaign, UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara discusses research over…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biopesticides Not Immune to Resistance Issues
…In this episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals campaign, UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologics Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara joins the program to discuss how resistance happens with biopesticides….
Making Sense of Biologicals: Bacillus thuringiensis, Commonly Known But How Does Bt Work
…Specialist Dr. Surendra Dara joins the Making Sense of Biologicals program to break down how Bt works. Dr. Dara also talks about the characteristics of the biological pesticide like resistance…