Nov 12, 2024Two codling moth study circles set to take place in Yakima and Okanogan to spotlight research, troubleshooting techniques
Washington State University Extension (WSU) will host two codling moth study circles on Dec. 3 in Yakima and Dec. 4 in Okanogan, providing growers, consultants and industry professionals an in-depth look at the latest research on lure technology and hotspot management strategies for codling moth populations.
The workshops will feature Rob Curtiss, entomologist with WSU, who will present new findings on predicting codling moth populations using lure-baited traps.
Fellow entomologists Tobin Northfield and Betsy Beers will join Curtiss in both Yakima and Okanogan for an interactive discussion designed to help participants troubleshoot pest hotspots.
Study circles encourage knowledge-sharing and collaborative problem-solving in a format that includes a 30-minute presentation followed by a facilitated discussion.
The Yakima session will run from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Yakima County Extension office, located at 2403 S. 18th St., Suite 100, and offers a simultaneous virtual option via Zoom.
In Okanogan, the workshop will take place from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Old Flour Mill, 96 Pine St., and will include a complimentary networking lunch, sponsored and served at noon.
A virtual option for Okanogan attendees is also available through WSU webinars.
The agenda for both events includes the presentation, followed by an extended discussion, with the Okanogan event concluding with a brief horticulture business meeting. The study circles are part of a grant-funded project, “Developing the Toolkit for Codling Moth Hotspot Management,” supported by the Washington State Tree Fruit Research Commission.
The workshops, valued at $80 each, are free to attend, and registration is open to the public. For more details or to register, visit treefruit.wsu.edu/events. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request; attendees are encouraged to contact Tianna DuPont at tianna.dupont@wsu.edu for assistance.
