…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…
Almond Update: IPM Tools Key to Industry Sustainability
…Jim Farrar spoke at last year’s almond conference to remind growers of the tools and information available on their website. Listen to Farrar’s entire interview. Almond Update: IPM Tools Key…
Voluntary Best Practices to Better Protect Citrus from HLB
…go above and beyond what the Department of Food and Ag is going to do if there’s an HLB find anywhere near their orchard,” said Beth Grafton-Cardwell, IPM Specialist and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-09-19
…Valley to talk USMCA, UC IPM celebrating 40 years and what the industry thinks of the latest trade relief package. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Concern Raised by Increased Botrytis Presence
…to visit the UCANR IPM webpage, so growers can see different options,” said Torres. Growers should consider the issue of fungicide resistance as materials are being considered for application. “Botrytis…
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
…and everything there.” Understanding that IPM strategies cannot be applied equally in all circumstances, Dara presents a new paradigm of IPM that provides guidance on appropriate actions for certain situations. …
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From Sacramento and Yolo Counties
…A total of 15 male flies and one female fly were detected. Following the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), CDFA primarily used the “male attractant” technique to eradicate this…
Proactive IPM Solutions Grants Available
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting grant applications for its Proactive IPM Solutions Program, administered by the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA). The…
Researching Additional Scouting Strategies for ACP
…to scout for them,” said Rivera. “I’m trying to figure out what the edge effect is in California so that we can establish IPM programs that implement border sprays.” Rivera…
Estimating Worm Potential a New Idea for NOW Management
…some sort of population assessment and damage potential before you decide what to do about it and when,” UC Cooperative Extension IPM Advisor Emily Symmes said. Symmes said the focus from advisors…