Category: Pest Management
Field Day set to address Pacific flatheaded borer threat in walnuts
Walnut growers in Stanislaus County are invited to a field day organized by the UCCE on Nov. 21 to discuss Pacific flatheaded borer.
California Department of Pesticide Regulation schedules public hearings on 1,3-D regulations
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation and the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment will hold public hearings.
Blue Diamond reports 2024 almond harvest completion, pest pressures
Blue Diamond Growers announced the near completion of the 2024 almond harvest in its latest crop update, and pest pressure was notable.
Beneficials dispenser released by Biobest
Biobest has introduced Entomatic, a trademarked beneficials dispenser.
Vive Crop Protection expands leadership team
Vive Crop Protection has implemented several leadership changes aimed at boosting growth and innovation within the company.
California DPR launches CalPEST to streamline pesticide registration
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has launched CalPEST, an online system for the pesticide registration process.
North Carolina research projects receives funding
Nine specialty crop research projects valued at more than $1.16 million have been awarded to North Carolina State University (NCSU).
National Plant Board honors Georgia Plant Protection Division
Georgia’s Plant Protection Division has won national honors from a nationwide plant protection board.
Study: research suggests diverse crop rotations offer stability
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has released findings that suggest diverse crop rotations can mitigate risks associated with poor growing conditions, offering a potential lifeline for fruit and vegetable growers grappling with climate change.
UCCE releases Carpophilus beetle identification guide
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) released a guide to help almond growers identify Carpophilus beetle damage.
New MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics director named
Plant diagnostic services continue at under the new direction of Jan Byrne, who holds a doctoral degree, following the planned retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt.
Feathered (un)friend: A Q&A with Bird Gard on reducing bird damage in tree nut crops
Birds are a major threat to tree nut crops. Get tips on targeting approaching birds rather than scaring them once they land.
Michigan chestnut growers face weevil, weather challenges
Chestnut growers in Michigan are navigating pest management, weather challenges, according to MSU Extension.
UC Cooperative Extension’s latest insights on almond orchard management
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension has released its latest newsletter, highlighting critical pre- and post-harvest management practices for almond orchards.
Spotted Lanternfly detected in Monroe County, Michigan
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) confirmed the second detection of the invasive spotted lanternfly.