Pest Management

USDA provides more than $70 million to protect crops and natural resources from invasive pests and diseases

These projects allow USDA and its partners to quickly detect and respond to invasive plant pests and diseases. USDA has provided nearly $809 million in funding through the Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program since 2009. more »

Save the date: Almond IPM & NOW Summit coming in February

The Almond Board will be hosting this summit on Feb. 21, 2023, which will take a look at several almond pests and integrated pest management. more »

Suterra marks 25th anniversary of Puffer

To commemorate its 25th anniversary of the Puffer mating disruption technology for navel orangeworm, Suterra is offering a throwback price of $99 per unit. more »

Use, recommend or manufacture mating disruption? Specialty crop survey looking for feedback

University of Wisconsin is seeking feedback about mating disruption use, barriers to adoption and other useful information. more »

To spray or not to spray late season insects in pecan

Since pecans are so close to harvest, growers need to pay close attention to the pre-harvest intervals of insecticides. more »

In-season and postharvest management of navel orangeworm in walnut

Third and fourth flights put walnuts at higher risk, but varieties harvested later are at an increased risk since their almond neighbors have already been harvested. more »

August is the time for managing pecan weevil

By the time pecan weevil is discovered in the fall and winter, it's too late to control. Control starting in August and September can prevent problems later in the season. more »

Insecticide options for navel orangeworm IPM in almond – a recent trial summary

A few IPM practices are being accepted as standard, but how do the various insecticides stack up against each other in navel orangeworm control? more »