Continuing our series updating tamarixia research, AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman tells us why the insect can’t be a stand alone control for Asian citrus psyllids. Adding Tamarixia to IPM System…
Almond Board: BMPs for Almond Bloom Sprays
…during bloom sprays. CLICK HERE for their information and tips. For more information, we offer the following links: UC IPM Guidelines UC IPM Almond Guidelines webpage. Project Aphis m. webpage…
AgNeTVideo: Tulare County Ag Commissioner on Checking for ACP
For more on the UC IPM guidelines mentioned, click here….
California Headlines: Gill’s Mealybug, California Grape Record, Honey Production
…the pistachio orchards in Tulare are infested with the bug, which tend to be worse right at harvest. According to the University of California’s IPM online, adult female Gill’s mealybugs…
Citrus Roundtable Planned
…counties, a review of citrus pests and a group discussion on problems and solutions in citrus pest control. If you’re a member of Association of Applied IPM Ecologists, you get…
Virginia Creeper Leafhopper Found in Northern CA
…Counties. According to UC IPM and Plant Science Advisors, the Virginia creeper leafhopper looks very much like the Western grape leafhopper, and has a similar life cycle. But there is…
Battling Navel Orangeworm in Almonds
Is the May spray enough to protect your almond orchard? Sabrina Hill has advice from an expert. Click to open or download audio report IPM Specialist Walter Bentley spoke to…
Nitrogen and Almond Hull Rot
…the nitrogen they need for the crop, but be aware of what it could mean for hull rot. There’s more information on nitrogen and hull rot on the UC IPM…
AgNeTVideo Report: Monterey County Ag Part 2
…of California IPM Entomology Farm Advisor Doctor Shimat Joseph, who says for lettuce growers this year, the big problem is in the soil. Joseph says right now, little is known…
Year-Round Integrated Pest Management
The UC Cooperative Extension is encouraging growers to make use of new year-round integrated Pest Management programs. UC Cooperative officials say a year round IPM program is like a check…
Experts to Speak at Upcoming Field Days
…Los Banos. Three speakers: · UC IPM Advisor Dr. Pete Goodell, focusing on insects and pests in alfalfa and cotton-managing the crop through mid-season. · UCCE Fresno farm advisor and…
Walnut Twig Beetle Trapping Guidelines
…walnut trees as well,” said Mary Louise Flint, UC Cooperative Extension specialist in the Department of Entomology at UC Davis and UC Statewide IPM Program. Thousand cankers disease has now…
Western Ag Processors Meeting Set
…at the gorgeous Poppy Hills golf course in Pebble Beach. Concurrently, WAPA will host a special presentation of AIB International’s Food Plant Integrated Pest Management (IPM) focused on the tree…