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X-Disease Phytoplasma Vector Management Field Day (North)
October 5, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for research updates on X-disease phytoplasma vector management
Join us for research updates on X-disease phytoplasma vector managementInvited speakers:
Tobin Northfield, Assistant Professor of Entomology
WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee
- Host plant feeding and oviposition by leafhoppers (and the role of groundcover)
- Extenday/Surround field trials
- DVAC demonstration for how to collect large amounts of insects quickly
Louis (Louie) Nottingham, Research Assistant Professor
WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee
- Insecticide trials findings
Tianna Dupont, Tree Fruit Extension Regional Specialist (North)
WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee
- Give a quick reminder on tree removal for the successful management of LCD
SPONSORS:
STEMILT GROWERS LLC. – orchard host
Water and doughnuts will be sponsored by CHAMBERLIN AGRICULTURE!
Free hats/caps will be given away. Also, pre-register for the event and fill out a survey after and you can win a vest or a Carhartt jacket, all sponsored by CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE!
SCENTRY BIOLOGICALS INC. – insect traps giveaways
GOOD FRUIT GROWER – event advertisement
This is a free event. Preregistration is required. Please register here
Contact: Corina Serban; (C): 509-470-1169; (E): corina.serban@wsu.edu
