Pests
Using Drones as a Bird Deterrent
Cecilia Parsons reports on UC research testing drones to deter birds in blueberries, including species responses, crop-protection potential and the questions researchers will study next.
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Managing Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Walnuts Under Changing Production Conditions
The California walnut industry goes through difficult times. In addition to market challenges, several production issues task the sustainability of walnut production. Quickly changing regulatory requirements modify the way walnuts can be…
Pests
What Codling Moth Taught Us About Building Biological Pest Management and Why It Matters for Diamondback Moth
For pest control advisors working in vegetable crops, few insects inspire as much frustration as diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella). Despite decades of insecticide development, this pest continues to evolve resistance, exploit production…
Pests
Yellow Triangular Trap is the Most Effective for Monitoring Pacific Flatheaded Borer in Walnuts
Over the past decade, Pacific flatheaded borer (PFB) has transitioned from a sporadic, stress-associated pest to a resurging threat in California walnut orchards. The adult stage of PFB is a ~0.5-inch beetle…
Pests
Monitoring Citrus Mealybug in California’s Central Valley: A Key to Developing Informed Management
Citrus mealybug, Planococcus citri, has become an increasing concern for citrus growers in California. This pest feeds on plant sap on all parts of plants, including flush, twig and fruits, reducing tree…
Pests
Linking Vegetation, Wildlife and Pest Control: Can Natural Habitat Help Manage Pests?
Invasive pests can wreak havoc on orchards, and keeping them in check often means frequent pesticide applications. With increasing pesticide regulations and the rising costs of chemical applications, growers of all crop…
Pests
New Data on Insecticide Resistance in Alfalfa Weevil
In the Western U.S., alfalfa weevil is one of the key arthropod pests. Left unmanaged, it can defoliate alfalfa stands and cause economic damage through yield and quality loss. Because of this,…
Pests
Developing an Effective Management Program for Roof Rats in Citrus
Roof rats (Rattus rattus) can cause extensive damage in citrus orchards through direct consumption of fruit, feeding of the cambium layer leading to mortality of branches, chewing on irrigation infrastructure and by…
Pests
Barn Owls: Nature’s Gopher Killers
Barn owls (Tyto alba) are birds of prey known for their heart-shaped faces and eerie, yet captivating, screeches in the night. These nocturnal hunters play a crucial role in ecosystems worldwide by…
Pests
ACP and HLB: Not Just Acronyms Understanding What California’s Citrus Crop Could Face
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