Category: Pest Management
Mix bait, powdered sugar to help fight sugar feeding ants
The 2(ee) Recommendation is exclusive to the applications made in California, and must be in the possession of the user at time of application.
Registered food uses of chlorpyrifos to be canceled by EPA
An organophosphate insecticide used across agriculture, including nut trees, the EPA has revoked all tolerances and will cancel registered food uses of chlorpyrifos.
AgTech Breakthrough presents crop protection award to Vive Crop Protection
The company has successfully created six new fungicide and insecticide products using trusted active ingredients with its patented and innovative nano-polymer technology.
Pecan trees prone to bagworm, webworm infestations in Oklahoma
Extreme weather influenced pest populations, and growers who skipped pecan nut casebearer sprays due to lack of crop are seeing an uptick in these worm pests as an effect.
Tree nut growers: 2021 Navel Orangeworm Survey has begun
Warmer winters and longer growing seasons mean a better survival rate for navel orangeworm. The survey includes new tools to detect and control the pest in tree nuts.
Volunteers needed for research study on glyphosate and herbicide selection
A research survey out of University of California, Davis, is looking for participants to share what influences their weed and pest management decisions.
Masking environments for pest protection
Imagine a pest being unable to identify the environment it thrives in – while it’s presently in it. A new product with a unique mode of action seems to provide the best environmental camouflage.
California grants awarded for innovative projects reducing pesticide overreliance
The grants will fund four scientists and their teams who are furthering integrated pest management strategies to control urban and farm pests.
Organic growers can manage burrowing rodents with new guide tips
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources has released a new publication to help organic growers develop a management plan against burrowing rodents.
Insect issues on young pecan trees addressed in Georgia
Pecan budmoth, ambrosia beetle and camphor shot borer pest pressure is appearing, and University of Georgia is providing growers pesticide recommendations.
Private pesticide applicator trainings set for Williamson County, Texas
Three sessions, scheduled each in June, September and November, will provide all training, materials and information necessary to pass the private applicator exam.
Pest control advisers in California set hybrid conference in 2021
Sponsorships are now open and the California Association of Pest Control Advisors is gearing up for Reno in October.
Genus Neurocolpus, potential pest of Arizona pecans, brings concerns
Though this insect seems to only be feeding on catkins, there’s concern it may move to the young nut and follow in the footsteps of California pistachios.
Tree nuts included in California registration for Harvanta, Verdepryn insecticides
Cyclapryn, the active ingredient in both insecticides, is another tool for broad spectrum control of chewing and sucking insects in high value crops.
Cross-sector work group spurs California’s shift to safer pest management
Expanding integrated pest management, minimizing toxic pesticides, and educating and promoting collaboration while protecting public and environmental health are goals of the Sustainable Pest Management Work Group.