Join us for field days highlighting new research on how to effectively use lacewings for biocontrol in apples. Three separate events contain the same content in different locations. Agenda Project objectives Demonstration of drone release Demonstration of hand and four wheeler release Activity: Beat tray recovery of lacewing larvae Overview of recommendations and lessons learned Speakers Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, USDA-ARS Chuck Weaver, GS Long/ ParaBug Teah Smith, Zirkle; Mike Brown, Gebbers; Dain Craver Registration Pre-registration encouraged to help workshop organizers plan. Registration…

Join us for field days highlighting new research on how to effectively use lacewings for biocontrol in apples. Three separate events contain the same content in different locations. Agenda Project objectives Demonstration of drone release Demonstration of hand and four wheeler release Activity: Beat tray recovery of lacewing larvae Overview of recommendations and lessons learned Speakers Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, USDA-ARS Chuck Weaver, GS Long/ ParaBug Teah Smith, Zirkle; Mike Brown, Gebbers; Dain Craver Registration Pre-registration encouraged to help organizers plan. Register here.

Join us for a discussion on postharvest rots affecting pears. The discussion will target both in-field and warehouse strategies to reduce rots and increase packouts.