USDA Allocates $66 Million to Better Protect Plants Against Pests Posted by Christina Herrick|March 16, 2019 Spotted lanternfly, citrus commodity surveys, and pollinator health are among projects funded.Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
Penn State Offers Tips To Manage Early Season Orchard Pests Posted by Christina Herrick|May 2, 2017 Warm weather has quickly accelerated development of insects.
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 […]
Defend Your Roots From Rodents By David Eddy|October 3, 2015 Just past harvest, but prior to the first snowfall in the northern climes, is a good time to protect your orchards and vineyards from gnawing pests.
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.
Manage Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Without Abandoning IPM By Jenna Rymer|January 5, 2015 Research shows a mix of traps, monitoring, and insecticides can help Eastern peach growers keep brown marmorated stink bug in check.
New Technology Tested In Europe As Bird Repellent Posted by Christina Herrick|November 28, 2014 Automated randomized laser system configured to keep birds away.
Fall Sprays For BMSB Can Cause San Jose Scale Flare Up Posted by Christina Herrick|November 18, 2014 Penn State University research entomologist says prevention is best control option for devastating pest.
Prevent Varmints From Pillaging Your Peach Crop By Bill Shane|November 10, 2014 One of the realities of life is that in any garden or orchard, eventually insects, pathogens, and animals will show up to claim their share — or at least become obnoxious in some way.
Spotted Wing Drosophila Populations Rising In Michigan Posted by Christina Herrick|August 26, 2014 Extension researchers advise berry growers on trapping, salt testing to take stock of pest population.
Tips To Manage Two-Spotted Spider Mites In Cherries Posted by Christina Herrick|July 18, 2014 Michigan State University researchers suggest scouting pointers and application timings.
Inert Ingredient Intel A Recipe For Pest Control Success By Daniel F. Culbert|July 1, 2014 Taking safety into account, it’s vital to know all the components of the formulations you’re working with.
More Attention Needed To Control Lesser Cornstalk Borers By Gene McAvoy|June 23, 2014 Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable pest.
Section 18 Crisis Declared For Florida Citrus Posted by Frank Giles|April 9, 2014 Belay insecticide cleared for control of the Asian citrus psyllid during critical growth stage.
Bug Expert: Florida Facing Big Mosquito Problem Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 4, 2013 University of Florida entomologist Phil Kaufman says last year the state had a bumper crop of Psorophora ciliata: […]
Award-Winning European Grapevine Moth Eradication Program Posted by Christina Herrick|September 18, 2012 Several years ago, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) detected a new pest in California — […]
Belay Insecticide Now Registered in California Posted by Christina Herrick|February 16, 2011 Belay from Valent is a uniquely effective, third-generation neonicotinoid insecticide known for its control of plant bugs (including […]
It’s Pre-game for Many Fruit Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|January 31, 2011 “Early-season applications are so, so important,” says Wayne Brandt of Brandt Farms near Reedley, California. “If you end […]
California Walnut Growers Partner On Codling Moth Control By Laura Drotleff|April 1, 2010 Every man for himself has turned into all for one and one for all in the case of […]
Deer and Rabbit Repellent Posted by Christina Herrick|August 5, 2009 A deer and rabbit repellent from Tree World Plant Care Products, Inc. is being used used by growers […]
