…bugs that they can use and then what compatible chemistries work in their IPM systems so that we can end up with a positive result,” Davis noted. About the Author…
Future Navel Orangeworm Issues with Warming Temperatures
…over-wintering pests. UC IPM experts recommend the removal of all mummy nuts from trees and orchard floor. Like most insects, NOW’s development rate, physiology, behavior and reproduction are highly dependent…
UCCE Continuing Education Seminars for September and October
…On September 9, Orchard Systems Advisor Franz Niederholzer will be reviewing almond IPM practices. Vegetable Crops Advisor, Amber Vinchesi-Vahl will be discussing pest issues in vegetables along with a research…
Registration Available for Alfalfa and Forage Virtual Field Day
…their potential uses, as well as an alfalfa pest IPM update. A full agenda for the event along with registration information for the Zoom meeting is available online. Listen to…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biologicals Not Just For An Organic IPM Program
A complete IPM program is a perfect place for a lot of the biological products on the market. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologics Advisor Surendra Dara joins AgNet West’s…
Webinars Remain Available for Continuing Education Units
Online training courses and webinars remain available from the UC Statewide IPM Program, with 16 online courses currently being offered for California Department of Pesticide Regulation credit. Many of the…
Almond Update: Three Factors Make Up Optimal Yield Equation
…Stong Spring Bloom Depends On Previous Year’s Practices Part Three: Bees, IPM, Nutrients Key To High Percentage Fruit Set Part Four: Water, Nutrients, Tree Health, Sunlight Interception Determine Final Kernal…
Long-term Control Vital for Fluvellin Management
…had in multiple trials looking at various means for controlling the weed in vineyards. Courtesy: Bill B. Fischer, UC IPM “The nice thing about Alion is it does have really…
IPM Achievement Award Winners Announced
…Achievement Award recognizes organizations that use integrated pest management (IPM) to address the diverse pest management needs throughout California. IPM is a methodology that reduces the use of chemical pesticides…
Mobile Friendly Version of Avocado Pest Guidelines Available
…pesticides, and non-pesticide alternatives. During the reformatting process, the UC IPM team also included hyperlinks to the new webpage for natural enemy releases for biological control of pests. Listen to…
Proactive IPM Projects Tackle Weevils, Leafminers, Midges
Three IPM projects (Integrated Pest Management) looking at potential issues facing California agriculture industries get funding from the state. The California Department of Food and Agriculture granted more than $1.1 million…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) program as well as the Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM)…
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
…that dropped early that may indicate potential improvements to your IPM program. An evaluation form is available at: ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/C606/prune-fruitdamagesample.pdf Consider running a field sizer at harvest. A small sizer (e.g. 15/16”) is…
Easy Way to Rid Your Plants of Spider Mites
…I’m Cathy Isom… How to eliminate Mites – IPM Protocal #4 video by: Monster Gardens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP9iNEvspBg Best Integrated Pest Management protocol – currently used in Commercial Indoor, Greenhouse and Outdoor…