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Tag: Navel Orangeworm Almond

  • Year-Round Effort Required to Defeat Navel Orangeworm in Tree Nuts

    Although almond trees are at rest and dormant for the winter, growers were reminded at the recent Tree & Vine Expo that their work isn’t finished regarding the fight against Navel Orangeworm.  Watch this brief interview with David Haviland from the UC Cooperative Extension, as he shares year-round tools and practices to stay on top of managing the number one insect pest in the tree nut industry. Read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • A Word of Caution for Navel Orangeworm Winter Orchard Sanitation

    As almond growers diligently begin their Navel Orangeworm winter sanitation and “Mummy Shakes” as the Almond Board of California puts it, Modesto grower Bill Brush shares concerns about caring for young almond trees amidst these sanitation efforts. Watch this brief interview with Bill and read more about almond orchard practices in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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  • Progress on Navel Orangeworm Sterile Insect Technique Research

    Most tree nut growers have heard about the sterile insect technique research underway to combat Navel Orangeworm, the number one pest threat to almond and pistachio growers.  But what is the progress on this program and how soon can we expect to see these sterile insects released on a large scale to support California growers?  Watch this brief interview with Houston Wilson from the Kearney Ag Research & Extension Center, UC Cooperative Extension, to learn more.
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  • Sterile Insect Facility to Aid Growers with Navel Orangeworm Management

    Researchers and growers are tackling the formidable tree nut pest Navel Orangeworm from all fronts.  One method underway is in utilizing the same sterile insect technology and facility that eradicated pink bollworm from the cotton industry years ago.  There have been some challenges in adapting the system for Navel Orangeworm, as shared by Bob Klein from the Pistachio Research Board; however there is great potential for this program to aid growers in managing this pest.  Watch this brief interview with Bob and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.