…harvest and start making preparations for next year’s crop. University of California (UC) Pest Management Advisor Emily Symms says UC recommends growers take a harvest sample. Hear why and get…
Monitoring Important During Dry Weather
The importance of monitoring pests has increased over the last few years as prolonged weather events have resulted in abnormal pest pressures. Monitoring Important During Dry Weather Cooperative Extension Integrated…
Two Species of Borer in California
…Mary Bianchi says research has defined two separate species of the beetle. Bianchi said those characteristics seem to also be the same with the concerning host range for the pest….
New Canker Phase Can Be Damaging
…growers need to treat each spotted problem case by case. Unfortunately there is little management help at this point, and Lightle says limiting widespread watering can help reduce the spread…
Importance of Potassium for Healthy Plants
California Association of Pest Control Advisors held workshops on nutrient management in Atascadero and Fresno. Compass Minerals spoke to pest control advisors in Fresno about the relationship between potassium and…
Nurseries Affected by HLB Update
Huanglongbing on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. According to the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed five additional huanglongbing (HLB)…
Almond Board: Dust Management Tools Available
…California has for growers to manage dust during harvest. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update for August 6 – Dust Management For the Almond Board’s dust management tools, click here….
Warmer Winters Mean Less NOW Die-Off
…last few winters, so does the lower winter die-off rate for pests. Less NOW Die-Off Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says the weather shift is making management…
Drought Weather Increasing NOW Pressure
…Pressure Advisors are expecting high Navel orangworm pressure this year for almond growers. The Sacramento Valley saw an early biofix this season for the pest. Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management…
High Orangeworm Pressure Expected
…dry and warmer temperatures. Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says there are several reasons for the increased pest pressure, and the early season is becoming a trend….
Scholarship Supports Biological Control Research
Harry Scott Smith Courtesy: UCR Biological control is an essential part of any pest management system. The agriculture community can help support natural defenses research, starting with students through the…
Common Insect Impacting Wasp Effectiveness
…protecting ACP Cooperative Extension Specialist Mark Hoddle says during an extended project looking at tamarixia control on ACP, they saw an interesting trend with a common orchard floor pest. Hoddle…
Tamarixia Wasp Populations Doing Well
…release a parasitic wasp called tamarixia in California and add some biological control to Asian citrus psyllid pest managment. Cooperative Extension Specialist Mark Hoddle says it was important to get…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 24
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, a new weight management tool, visitors…