Pest Control
California Department of Food and Agriculture Zoom meeting addresses Sterile Insect Technique
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will host a forum on Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) on Feb. 4 via Zoom. The Mediterranean Fruit Fly is one of several invasive species... more »
$70M set to protect ag, natural resources from plant pests
The USDA is allocating more than $70 million to support 383 projects under the Plant Protection Act’s Section 7721 program to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification, threat mitigation, to safeguard... more »
Mating disruption studied for control of San Jose scale
San Jose scale has been traditionally controlled by pesticides and dormant oils, but increased pressure is giving researchers reason to look at mating disruption as an alternative control. Michigan State University’s (MSU) Larry Gut, an... more »
$70M goes to boost infrastructure for pest detection, surveillance
The USDA is allocating more than $70 million to support 383 projects under the Plant Protection Act’s Section 7721 program to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification, threat mitigation, to safeguard the... more »
Biological control of brown marmorated stink bug targeted by samurai wasp
A tiny wasp, about as big as a sesame seed, that lays its eggs into the eggs of stink bugs is the most promising biological control agent against the brown marmorated stink bug. Originating from the... more »
Syngenta develops new insecticide active ingredient, spiropidion
Syngenta recently announced the global launch of spiropidion, an innovative new insecticide active ingredient. The technology will help farmers protect a broad range of crops against damaging and difficult-to-control sucking pests in a targeted, effective... more »
Senstar Insecticide protects against woolly apple aphid, pear psylla
Apple and pear growers now have a unique new option to protect fruit from damaging insects. A new Product from Valent U.S.A. is now available for use in pome fruit According to a news release,... more »
Syngenta launches Spiropidion, an insecticide active ingredient
Syngenta Crop Protection has unveiled Spiropidion, a new insect control technology that will help growers protect their crops against damaging sucking pests in an effective and environmentally sustainable manner. According to a news release, sucking... more »
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Weed, pest resistance a universal crop concern
Prepare for inevitable H-2A audits
Growers need to work together on water access
Grower has faith in Duchess blueberries
Industry pushes back on EPA plan
Digital hive inspection service helps pollination
Retractable nets help regulate apple color
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Farm Market & Tourism: Training is essential to satisfy employees
Ag Labor Review: NCAE busy with changes to H-2A, other programs
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