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University of California Sacramento Valley Integrated Pest Management Update Report date: June 28, 2018 The most current report is available here. Disclaimer: These updates are provided as reference information for Sacramento Valley orchard pest and natural enemy activity. They are … Continue reading
University of California Sacramento Valley Integrated Pest Management Update Report date: June 9, 2018 The most current report is available here. Disclaimer: These updates are provided as reference information for Sacramento Valley orchard pest and natural enemy activity. They are … Continue reading
University of California Sacramento Valley Integrated Pest Management Update Report date: May 25, 2018 The most current report is available here. Disclaimer: These updates are provided as reference information for Sacramento Valley orchard pest and natural enemy activity. They are … 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
The University of California Integrated Pest Management (UC IPM) program has just published the latest comprehensive revision of the online Pest Management Guidelines for Walnut. 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
Harvest of the earliest walnut varieties has begun in some locations. Plan accordingly to obtain the ever-important harvest samples! Harvest samples can reveal a number of common sources of kernel, shell, and hull damage. These include damage caused by insect pests, diseases, and environmental/physiological factors. Here are information, tables, and photos that can help identify the sources of damage in your walnut harvest samples. Continue reading
Spider mite management in almonds can be accomplished through one of two general approaches: starting with a prophylactic early-season treatment or using threshold-based treatment timings and conservation biological control. Both have pros and cons, and each method can be used … 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
It is important to understand how mating disruption affects the ability to monitor codling moth in walnut orchards under mating disruption (MD) as well as in orchards in proximity to MD. Other monitoring methods are necessary in and near MD orchards to effectively manage codling moth populations. Continue reading
Reminder! Sutter-Yuba Counties IPM Breakfast Meeting next Tuesday, March 14th, 2017 at 7:30am. We will largely focus on orchards crops (but everything is on the table for discussion!). Planned topics include managing spring diseases in a wet year and getting … Continue reading
Starting at 7:30am — We will largely focus on orchards crops (but everything is on the table for discussion!). Planned topics include managing winter & spring diseases in a wet year, pollinator safety during bloom, and getting your pest monitoring … Continue reading
With almond bloom on the horizon, it is time to revisit best management practices for protecting pollinators during this critical time. Remember that communication is key during the bloom period. Keep reading to make sure that you are taking care of your pollinators. Continue reading
Now that the 2016 season has come and gone, it is a good time to reflect on pest management issues and use information learned to improve our IPM program in the coming year. Navel orangeworm (NOW) appeared to be a significant factor again in 2016 in walnut damage assessments. A number of growers and PCAs were caught off-guard by the worm damage present in 2016. Here are some considerations for planning your integrated NOW management program for 2017. Continue reading