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Codling Moth Task Force Formed
The Codling Moth Task Force was created to synthesize and evaluate past and current codling moth research and management recommendations, and to communicate that information…
Bio-Based IPM: Conserving Natural Enemies for Full Season Control in Pears
New research paper highlights the importance of natural enemies in pear orchards for biologically based IPM.
Managing your Bin Piles for Increased Codling Moth Control
Codling moth larvae that will overwinter leave the fruit in the fall, around harvest, and seek overwintering sites. Bins used during harvest are known to…
WA 38 / Cosmic Crisp® pre-harvest virtual field day video recordings now available
The WA 38 / Cosmic Crisp® pre-harvest virtual field tour consisted of three separate events. The first event was a webinar intended for all stakeholders…
2020 Apple Residue Report
Since 2011, the WTFRC has conducted studies in apple and cherry to generate pesticide residue data for commonly used insecticides and fungicides to help Washington…
Tree Removal for X-disease and Little Cherry Disease Case Studies Two
Here are case studies four to seven in our tree removal case studies series.
Fall kaolin sprays suppress next spring’s psylla, 2020-2021 season update
Written by Robert Orpet and Louis Nottingham, WSU TFREC, Entomology October 2020. Kaolin clay (Surround WP) is a white sprayable powder that discourages pear psylla…
End of Year Spray Program Evaluation
Now that the growing season is coming to a close, you might be wondering what parts of your pest management program worked well, and which…
Recordings from the Pear Rootstock & Systems Webinar Now Available
The Pear Rootstocks and Systems Virtual Field Tour Webinar held on August 14 was a successful event with 164 registrants. The events tag line was…
Winter Educational Opportunities
WSU Tree Fruit Extension will provide a variety of learning opportunities this fall and winter in order to continue to bring growers research-based information while…
