Further research proved that some of the sterile moths in the pilot navel orangeworm project were successful. Tests evaluating the trial that is releasing sterile NOW moths into pistachio and almond orchards…
Citrus Was Unharmed Over Weekend, Colder Nights Ahead
…several weeks.’ Navel oranges can take cooler temperatures than smaller fruit. Mandarin varieties can be sensitive to temperatures under 32 degrees. CCM reminds the industry and public that the lowest overnight…
NOW Sterile Moths Not Performing Well
Navel Orangeworm Courtesy: UC ANR The sterile moths aiming to help curb navel orangeworm (NOW) populations aren’t performing very well on a small-scale. Research is following the project that is…
Almond Matters: Getting Proactive with Winter Sanitation
…the pest is continuing to become more of an issue for growers. Navel orangeworm can affect several other crops aside from almonds, and as food sources increase navel orangeworm populations…
Severity of NOW Issue Expressed
…transitella (Navel Orangeworm) female/by Simon Hinkley & Ken Walker, Museum Victoria – This image is found here at PaDIL, a source of images designed for Biosecurity and Biodiversity.This tag does…
NOW Infestations Still an Issue for Growers South of Madera
Navel Orangeworm (NOW) levels have improved, but NOW infestations continue to be a significant issue for growers that are south of Madera County. Efforts to combat the pest were increased…
Almond Update: NOW Sanitation Reminder with the “Mummy Shake”
Halloween means costumes and candy but it also coincides with the completion of almond harvest. Navel orangeworm can be the scariest of all to producers and the Almond Board of…
Spray Rigs Could Be Part of Pest Issues
Navel orangeworm (NOW) is a major topic at nut shows around the state this fall after the damage that was seen last season. Blue Diamond Growers Member Relations Director Mel…
California Navel Oranges Forecast to Rebound in 2018-19
…total Navel orange forecast, 77.0 million cartons are estimated to be in the Central Valley. This forecast is based on the results of the 2018-19 Navel Orange Objective Measurement (O.M.)…
Almond Update: Curtis Retiring, Recounts Greatest Accomplishments
…a plan to help manage navel orangeworm (NOW). Curtis The work the Almond Board of California and it’s partners have done on NOW is one of Curtis’s proudest achievements, along…
Almond Matters: Assessing Ant Management Strategies
…and likewise getting the nuts off the tree as soon as possible to prevent navel orangeworm damage. That’s a decision that each grower’s going to have to make on a case-by-case…
Almond Update: Stressing Trees for Hull Rot Management
Navel orangeworm is a big focus this year for the almond industry during hull split. Almond Board of California’s Bob Curtis said there’s another pest to address during this time…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Healthy During Hull Split
…other pests such as navel orangeworm. Getting a head start on prevention and management strategies for infestations will have the best results in mitigating damage. “Once we get to hull…
Almond Update: 5 Reminders for Hull Split
…Bob Curtis talks about those points that include timing, essential pest management practices for navel orangeworm and hull rot, and a newer concern for growers in aflatoxin. Hear Curtis’s interview….