Pest management approaches and best practices are constantly evolving, whether it be new technologies or new materials. The Almond Board of California (ABC) is persistently involved in working to improve …
Almond Update: Pest Management Summit Comes to Modesto
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting a pest management summit in Modesto on February 21. Along with the Almond Conference, ABC hosts four summit events each year to …
Comment Period Closing Soon for Proposed Changes to Rodenticide Use
Back in November of 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed sweeping changes to parameters for rodenticide use. A 75-day public comment that was subsequently opened will close on …
MSOB: Predatory Mite Does Dual Duty for Biological Control
Using predatory mites has historically been relegated to strictly addressing other problematic insect pests. However, a new mite species has been found to provide biological control of a fungal disease …
Almond Matters: Protecting Against Overwintering Pests
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, dormancy provides an opportunity to protect orchards against overwintering pests. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Todd Burkdoll said that …
Pest Management Projects Receive $1.78 Million in Grant Support
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is supporting alternative pest management projects with $1.78 million in investment. Five projects are being funded through DPR’s Alliance Grant Program. Nearly $8 …
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Clean Now for A Successful Harvest Season Later
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, management practices implemented now can help ensure a more successful harvest season. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Todd Burkdoll …
Optimism for Managing Black Fig Fly in California
The black fig fly remains a concerning pest for growers after first being discovered in a commercial fig operation in Ventura County last year. Efforts to better understand the pest …
Almond Matters: Pest Management Considerations at Hull Split
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, hull split is a critical time for pest management in almond orchards. The opening of the sutures creates the opportunity for …
Almond Matters: Good Application Coverage Critical to Effective Pest Management
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, a critical factor in effective pest management is achieving good application coverage. With hull split closing in, growers are busy getting …
Almond Matters: Navel Orangeworm Preparation Prior to Hull Split
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, navel orangeworm (NOW) monitoring is well underway as growers see hull split on the horizon. High levels of NOW moths are …
Almond Matters: Getting After Pests with Insect Growth Regulators
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers can have significant success in addressing pest problems with insect growth regulators (IGRs). While most IGRs will not kill pest …
Almond Matters: Prioritizing Coverage with Miticide Applications
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, miticide applications will be ramping up in orchards as temperatures rise. Getting ahead of mite populations before they become established will …
Agronomic Minute: Mite Mitigation Approaches
Warming temperatures mean that mite mitigation programs will be put into action in almond and walnut orchards. Early efforts can be particularly valuable in preventing populations from ramping up during …