A project looking at using sterilizing methods to control navel orangeworm populations is seeing some uplifting improvements after a few tweaks. Research is testing the sterilization of male NOW moths to help …
Almond Matters: Prepping for Navel Orangeworm Management
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the overall effectiveness of winter sanitation efforts will begin to come to light as temperatures warm up and growers consider their …
Investment in Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Keeps Rearing Facility Open
The sterile navel orangeworm project is receiving even more industry support with the Almond Board of California (ABC) contributing a significant amount of funding toward a critical component of the …
Little NOW Damage in Pistachios Never Happens Twice
Letting up on your navel orangeworm management program in pistachios based on your last season experience isn’t a good idea. NOW damage and management was, of course, a large part of …
Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Tweaks Expected
It’s no surprise that the sterile navel orangeworm (NOW) project in Kern County needs some tweaking. Sterilized male moths in the pilot project that is releasing irradiated moths into orchards to …