…an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) conservation practice. NRCS photo. After service in the U.S. Navy, that included deployment to Kuwait and Afghanistan, Commander Theresa Everest knew farming was her next…
Johnsongrass Problem Seen by Many
…resistance becomes an even bigger problem. Manage johnsongrass now From UC IPM Website: This weed can be a serious problem, especially in young orchards. It can be controlled by repeated…
Almond Growers to Play Critical Role in Solving Bee Loss Puzzle
…instead, growers should opt for alternative integrated pest management (IPM) insecticide timings until more is known about the impact of insecticides on honey bees, particularly on young developing bees in…
Johnsongrass Target of New Research
…research project will be looking at the makeup of the weed and any relation there might be between population areas and possible control. More about Johnsongrass From UC IPM website:…
Almond Board: Leaffooted Bug Monitoring
…for Tollerup’s grower tips on how to monitor. More from The Almond Board: Integrated pest management (IPM) is an ecosystem-based approach that emphasizes the balanced use of multiple tactics…
Scale Treatments Lasting Several Seasons
…Management From UC IPM website: Many species are usually well controlled by beneficial predators and parasites (natural enemies). Exceptions are when natural enemies are disrupted by ants, dust, or the…
Monitoring for Scale Crawlers Earlier
…a good idea every year to see how your scale management system is working. More on tape traps From the UC IPM website: Transparent double-sided sticky tape can be used…
Some Mating Disruption Becoming Cheaper
…disruption from the mechanical devices more affordable. More about codling moth From the UC IPM Website: Codling moth can be very difficult to manage, especially if the population has been…
Florida Growers Share HLB Fight
…the UC IPM website: The Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing disease originated in Asia or India and then spread to other areas of the world where citrus is grown. The…
Time for Walnut Scale Monitoring
…Decisions From UC IPM website: Start monitoring for walnut scale during the dormant season to determine the need for a treatment. Walnut scale monitoring can be combined with the monitoring…
Using Product to Fight White Rot
…on the disease. Ehn says continued industry support will them find an answer. Symptoms and Signs of White Rot From the UC IPM Website: Leaves of plants infected with the…
Industry Gets White Rot Update
…longer an option. The old management option was imported, which made it an expensive, and it had supply issues. More About White Rot From the UC IPM website: The pathogen…
Options for Managing Vine Mealybug
…growers, and one in particular shows decent results. The most successful parasite for control is known as Anagyrus pseudococci. More on Treating Vine Mealybug From UC IPM: If vine mealybug…
Vine Mealybug More Challenging to Treat
…More About Treatments From the UC IPM website: If vine mealybug is found in a vineyard, treatment is recommended. However, the level of treatment varies greatly depending on the region,…