…in no time. They just destroy the product.” He explained that the threat posed by Carpophilus beetle is the Australian equivalent to Navel orangeworm in California. Jackson stressed the importance…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
The 2023 crop year was a difficult one for growers, largely due to pest damage. Navel orangeworm (NOW) was a particularly difficult pest to manage, which resulted in high levels…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
…in navel orange production from the 2022-2023 production year while also seeing a three percent size increase. Bates said that for his growers, production is about average. Early in the…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…from the Almond Board as well,” said Castillo. Speakers will be highlighting pests such as navel orangeworm and the Carpophilus beetle. There will also be information on IPM incentives that…
Week in Review: California Sued Over Climate Laws & New Tax Relief Bill Could Help Farmers
Growers have a new tool available to help guide decisions related to navel orangeworm management. A coalition of agriculture and business groups is suing California over recently enacted corporate climate…
Almond Matters: Bloom Preparation Amidst Series of Storms
…in many orchards, which are potential harbors for navel orangeworm (NOW). “They’re going to have to either go in there and knock them off, which is labor, or just fight…
NOW IPM Economic Calculator for Almond Production
Growers have a new tool available to help guide decisions related to navel orangeworm (NOW) management. A new NOW integrated pest management (IPM) economic calculator has been developed, evaluating the…
Almond Update: Increasing Problems with Plant Bug Infestations
…for growers already having to contend with other significant orchard pests such as navel orangeworm. Machado is a big proponent of requesting damage reports and analyzing the data to determine…
Almond Update: Navel Orangeworm Challenges Took a Toll in 2023
The almond industry endured a tough year for navel orangeworm challenges in 2023 for a variety of reasons. During The Almond Conference, UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Pest Management Advisor,…
Carpophilus Beetle Discoveries Emphasize Importance of Winter Sanitation
…remain in the tree or on the ground after harvest, and then lay their eggs in the new crop in the springtime. With navel orangeworm as an additional threat to…
Almond Update: Preventing Another Year of Substantial NOW Damage
Navel orangeworm (NOW) was a significant issue for growers this past season. NOW damage reached critical levels in many orchards. Vice President of Member Relations for Blue Diamond, Mel Machado…
Almond Matters: Maximizing Orchard Health During Dormancy
…Burkdoll said a good dormant program targets a whole spectrum of pests, not just navel orangeworm, which was particularly problematic this year. “You can effectively kill mites, overwintering mites, the…
Almond Matters: Putting Dormancy Programs into Action
…this last year was tough one for navel orangeworm (NOW). Some orchards that deployed both mating disruption and conventional insecticide sprays experienced significant levels of NOW damage. Part of getting…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…growers along compromised waterways. “We have a responsibility to balance our mission to protect the state’s food supply from pests like the navel orangeworm with the imperative to use the…