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The foundations of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) are rooted in economics. Putting a well-established IPM program in use can help you address the following questions: What are my best options and timings for treating economically-damaging populations? Particularly in years where crop prices are relatively low, taking an IPM approach has the potential to save cost inputs. Continue reading
Emily Symmes, UC IPM Advisor, Sacramento Valley and Franz Niederholzer, UC Farm Advisor, Colusa, Sutter & Yuba Counties. Disease management during prune bloom using fungicide sprays is critical to setting a successful crop, particularly in years with wet bloom conditions that drive pathogen development and spread. Of particular concern, and often treated … Continue reading
It’s time for your annual pollinator safety reminder! Everyone should know to avoid insecticides when honey bee colonies are in the orchard. The only insect pest that could potentially be considered for treatment when honey bees are in the orchard … Continue reading
As we ring in the new year, there are a few pest management considerations during the dormant and delayed-dormant period that should be on your radar. Cost-saving measures are always an important consideration, particularly in “lean” commodity price years. The … Continue reading
The beginning of almond harvest is upon us in the Sacramento Valley, and while the bulk of the in-season pest management decisions are behind us for 2018, now is the time for a key activity in your year-round IPM Program – harvest samples. Continue reading
It’s time for your annual pollinator safety reminder. It is safe to say that most everyone knows to avoid insecticides when honey bee colonies are in the orchard. Continue reading
Join a panel of your Sacramento Valley Area IPM and Farm Advisors to hear about the latest research updates, 2019 field observations, and discuss key production and pest management issues in almonds and walnuts as we wrap up the season and look toward 2020! Continue reading
Tuesday, October 10th, 2017, 7:30am – 9:00am at Berry Patch Restaurant (900 Newville Rd, Orland).
Join Area IPM Advisor Emily Symmes and Orchard Systems Farm Advisors Dani Lightle and Luke Milliron to discuss current pest management and production issues. DPR and CCA hours requested (1.5 other). Continue reading
There are several biological factors and non-biological conditions that cause “gumming” in almonds. “Gummy nuts” may refer to different symptoms depending on which part of the fruit is affected. In this article, the term “hull gummosis” refers to the exudates … Continue reading
These updates are provided as reference information for Sacramento Valley orchard pest and natural enemy activity. Continue reading
These updates are provided as reference information for Sacramento Valley orchard pest and natural enemy activity. Continue reading
These updates are provided as reference information for Sacramento Valley orchard pest and natural enemy activity. Continue reading
This week, I received several phone calls and photos from growers and PCAs in the area inquiring about large caterpillars being observed on weeds in their almond and walnut orchards. Is it going to eat your orchard? Continue reading
Although many producers and their crop advisers are reporting average to lower numbers of NOW based on trapping so far this season in almonds (harvest damage remains to be seen), bear in mind some of the issues that can lead to NOW build-up and damage as walnuts approach harvest. Keep reading for management tips to keep in mind as walnut hull split approaches. Continue reading
The impacts of such an unusually wet winter and prolonged spring rain events on insect and mite activity are still developing. This article summarizes some notable observations thus far and specific pest management considerations as we move into summer. Continue reading