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WSU Decision Aid System Update June 2023
As warm weather continues, follow updates to important pest, pathogen, and fruit growth models on DAS.
Summer pear psylla management, 2023
Phenology-based pear psylla management options are under evaluation on commercial farms. Programs in the Wenatchee Valley are defined and compared in this article.
Rally the troops: free earwigs to be distributed to pome fruit growers at TFREC workshop
Earwigs are a powerful pest management ally in apple and pear. Get some for free on July 12 at a WSU event led by the…
Updates from WSDA Pesticide Management Division
Prevent Pesticide Drift As spraying season approaches WSDA is reminding pesticide applicators to ensure pesticides do not drift off target and offering tips on how…
WSU Decision Aid System Update May 2023
As warm weather continues, follow updates to important pest and pathogen models on DAS.
Pre-bloom Pear Psylla in Integrated & Conventional Orchards, 2023
A selective spray program is working for pre-bloom pear psylla management in the Wenatchee Valley according to data from 7 pear orchard pairs in 2023.
Woolly Apple Aphid Management in 2023
Woolly apple aphid is tricky to manage, but there are several strategies that can help.
Spring bacterial canker control reminders
Pre bloom as well as fall is an important time to consider prevention of Bacterial canker and Bacterial blast caused by Pseudomonas syringae.
Spring Nutrient Management: Considerations for 2023
How can we determine if additional nitrogen is needed?
Storage of Organic Apples
Written by Marcella Galeni, Washington State University–Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center and Carolina Torres, Washington State University–Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee. Organic…
