Pest Management

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. Byrne, who holds a doctoral degree, h... more »

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. ... more »

Michigan chestnut growers face weevil, weather challenges

Chestnut growers in Michigan are navigating pest management and weather variability as the season progresses, according to a report from Michigan State University (MSU) Extension. WEATHER Over the p... more »

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. more »

Spotted Lanternfly detected in Monroe County, Michigan

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) confirmed the state’s second detection of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Monroe County. The small pop... more »

The latest trends in spraying automation help wipe out pests

Innovative spraying technology helps manage pest and disease threats in tree nut crops. Get more details on the latest options for growers. ... more »

Using resources, tools to help manage unwanted pest threats on the West Coast

Discover expert strategies for managing tree nut pests on the West Coast. Learn how to protect your crops and prepare for the future. ... more »

Nutrien Ag Solutions poised to release new biocontrol technology

Nutrien Ag Solutions has acuired Suncor Energy’s AgroScience assets that offers proprietary biocontrol technologies through its Loveland Products business. “We’re excited to further develop t... more »