…based on the combination of how many pest mites and how many predators we are seeing in the orchard.” Symmes reminds growers the UC IPM website has information and visuals…
Identifying Ants First Step in Control
…a pretty good degree of certainty, whether you are identifying that ant correctly.” Tollerup added that the University of California IPM website has great visual references to help identify ants….
Shot Hole Borer Trapping in Avocado Groves
…More About The Pest From the UC IPM website: Symptoms of polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) attack and fungus infection differ among tree species. The beetle produces a very precise,…
Identifying Vine Mealybug, A Growing Problem
…email Battany at mcbattany@ucanr.edu. Read more from Battany’s blog post. Vine Mealybug Managment From the UC IPM Website: Vine mealybug occurs in all major California production areas. In California, the…
Innovative Pest Management Solutions
…for IPM research and implementation efforts for pests in all settings throughout the nation. IPM practices in agriculture promote a healthy crop environment while conserving organisms that are beneficial to…
Veteran Serves Escondido Ag Community
…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…