navel orangeworm Archives - Growing Produce
  • Crops
    • Back
    • Vegetables
      • Back
      • Cucurbits
      • Leafy Vegetables
      • Potatoes
      • Sweet Corn
      • Tomatoes
      • More Vegetables
      • Grower Achievement Award
    • Fruits
      • Back
      • Apples & Pears
      • Berries
      • Grapes
      • Stone Fruit
      • Apple Grower of the Year
    • Nuts
    • Citrus
      • Back
      • Oranges
      • Grapefruit & Specialty
      • Insect & Disease Update
      • Varieties & Rootstocks
      • Citrus Achievement Award
  • Brands
    • Back
    • American Fruit Grower
    • American Vegetable Grower
    • Western Fruit Grower
  • Events
    • Back
    • Webinars
    • Bio Solutions Conference
    • Fruit and Vegetable Grower Connect
    • Greenhouse Connect
    • CEAg World Conference and Expo
  • Topics
  • Resource Center
  • Subscribe Now
  • Mobile Social Icons
  • Crops
    • Vegetables
    • Fruits
    • Nuts
    • Citrus
    • Back
    • Subscribe
    Back All Vegetables >

    • All Vegetables
    • Cucurbits
    • Leafy Vegetables
    • Potatoes
    • Sweet Corn
    • Tomatoes
    • More Vegetables
    • Grower Achievement Award
    Back All Fruits >

    • All Fruits
    • Apples & Pears
    • Berries
    • Grapes
    • Stone Fruit
    • Apple Grower of the Year
    Back All Citrus >

    • All Citrus
    • Oranges
    • Grapefruit & Specialty
    • Insect & Disease Update
    • Varieties & Rootstocks
    • Citrus Achievement Award
  • Brands
    • Back
  • Events
    • Back
  • Resource Center
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
Carol Miller

Carol Miller

Talking Ag Water Policy With Robert Sakata

Kevin Burkett, Clemson University

Kevin Burkett, Clemson University

What George Washington Could Teach Today’s Farmers About Recordkeeping

Thomas Skernivitz

Thomas Skernivitz

Accolades All Around for Your Apple Grower of the Year

Melissa Lilze, Netafim North America

Melissa Lilze, Netafim North America

Precision Irrigation in the Orchard: Where Fertilizer Value Is Won or Lost

2026 State of the Vegetable Industry Survey Results
American Pistachio Growers Get $1 Million for Pest Management Collaboration

American Pistachio Growers Get $1 Million for Pest Management Collaboration

Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 20, 2025
New partnership aims to develop a Regional Integrated Pest Management network for Navel Orangeworm — the most damaging pest in California tree nuts.Read More

Latest Stories

Data Crunch: Popular Food Crops Most Exposed to Climate Risk

Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 17, 2026

Hot Take on Cyclospora and the Weakening of Food Safety Surveillance

By Western Growers|July 16, 2026

Talking Ag Water Policy With Robert Sakata

By Carol Miller|July 16, 2026

Under Pressure: Ways Vegetable Growers Are Dealing With Mounting Challenges

By Carol Miller|July 15, 2026
The Time is ‘NOW’ for Navel Orangeworm Sprays

The Time is ‘NOW’ for Navel Orangeworm Sprays

By Thomas Skernivitz|April 22, 2025

The year-round battle against navel orangeworm shifts from sanitation and biocontrols to spraying.

How This New Insecticide Sets a Trap for Bad Bugs

How This New Insecticide Sets a Trap for Bad Bugs

By Thomas Skernivitz|December 31, 2024

Learn how Attune Agriculture’s new non-systemic insecticide immobilizes small insects and mites like codling moth and navel orangeworm.

Why Almond Growers Should Never Skimp on Pest Control

Why Almond Growers Should Never Skimp on Pest Control

By David Eddy|March 4, 2024

Many almond growers who cut back last year got hammered by navel orangeworm.

Tackling the No. 1 Enemy for Almonds — Navel Orangeworm

Tackling the No. 1 Enemy for Almonds — Navel Orangeworm

By David Eddy|March 21, 2023

Pressure from notorious pest is expected to increase; but solutions for it are, too.

Mating Disruption Pays To Protect Your Almond Crop from Navel Orangeworm

Mating Disruption Pays To Protect Your Almond Crop from Navel Orangeworm

By David Eddy|February 18, 2022

Pest reduction technique provides both economic and environmental benefits.

Lack of Orchard Access Presents Sanitation Problems in Nut Crops

Lack of Orchard Access Presents Sanitation Problems in Nut Crops

By David Eddy|March 30, 2021

Extension poll of California growers shows access presents greatest obstacle to sanitation, the most effective way to prevent navel orangeworm damage.

Advantages of Smart Pest Traps in Your Nut Orchard

Advantages of Smart Pest Traps in Your Nut Orchard

By David Eddy|December 1, 2020

Knowing what’s going on in your crop, allowing you to stay ahead of pest flights, is critical in saving time and money.

Hull Split Spray Timing Is Essential for Healthy Almonds

Hull Split Spray Timing Is Essential for Healthy Almonds

By Franz Niederholzer|June 9, 2020

When it comes to pest control in this key nut crop, make sure to stay on schedule.

Navel Orangeworm Plague Might be Growing Out of Control

Navel Orangeworm Plague Might be Growing Out of Control

By Christina Herrick|October 8, 2019

Leading experts in pest management say removing and destroying mummy nuts is the best way to break the life cycle of this major pest.

Improve Spray Coverage for Better Almond Pest Control

Improve Spray Coverage for Better Almond Pest Control

By Kjersten Oudman|June 15, 2019

Follow these tips in order to help keep navel orangeworm and spider mites to a minimum in your orchard and save you time and money in the long run.

Tips for Nut Growers Living with Navel Orangeworm

Tips for Nut Growers Living with Navel Orangeworm

By Franz Niederholzer | Emily Symmes|February 27, 2018

Last year was one of the worst NOW years in decades; here’s a checklist of steps for you to take to avoid a repeat in 2018.

Proper Stockpiling Can Maintain Almond Quality

Proper Stockpiling Can Maintain Almond Quality

By Brian Wallheimer|August 16, 2016

As almond yields increase, growers may find themselves with more harvested crop than processors can handle. Proper stockpiling […]

Navel Orangeworm Pressure On The Rise In Walnuts

Navel Orangeworm Pressure On The Rise In Walnuts

By Ann-Marie Jeffries|December 15, 2015

Navel orangeworm is notorious for attacking almonds, but it’s now becoming increasingly prevalent in walnut orchards. Emily Symmes, […]

New Navel Orangeworm Pheromone Lure Shows Promising Results

New Navel Orangeworm Pheromone Lure Shows Promising Results

By Ann-Marie Jeffries|October 27, 2015

A new navel orangeworm (NOW) lure could help almond, pistachio and walnut growers better monitor their orchards for […]

Combating Navel Orangeworm: Pyrethroid Considerations

Combating Navel Orangeworm: Pyrethroid Considerations

By Ann-Marie Jeffries|April 8, 2015

Proper use of pyrethroids is critical for maintaining the broad-spectrum pesticide’s efficacy.

New Lure Target’s Almond Enemy No. 1: Navel Orangeworm

New Lure Target’s Almond Enemy No. 1: Navel Orangeworm

Posted by David Eddy|September 9, 2014

Promising new combination of all-natural compounds is at least seven times more powerful than older lures.

Mummy Nuts Equals More Than Just Worm Damage

Mummy Nuts Equals More Than Just Worm Damage

By Wesley K. Asai|May 28, 2014

A lack of winter nut sanitation will result in a higher population of overwintering navel orangeworm (NOW) and greater kernel reject damage at harvest in almonds.

Navel Orangeworm Control Needed

Navel Orangeworm Control Needed

By Franz Niederholzer|November 16, 2012

Navel orangeworm (NOW) is the major pest of almond production in California. Damage to nuts from this pest […]

Getting Ahead Of Navel Orangeworm

Getting Ahead Of Navel Orangeworm

Posted by Christina Herrick|July 17, 2012

This season is shaping up to be a record-breaker for pistachio growers. With 2012 being an “on” year […]

GrowingProduce GrowingProduce The leader in profits, production and education for produce

© 2026 Meister Media Worldwide

  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe Now
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Reprint Permissions
  • Meister Media Worldwide
  • Meister Custom Business Solutions