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Last Call for Earwigs!
Register for the July 12th workshop and receive free earwigs for biocontrol in your compatible apple or pear program. See the Earwig Transit Workshop website…
Washington Tree Fruit Long-Term Agricultural Research and Education Site Launched
After months of building the team and creating a plan, trees were planted on April 25 in Rock Island, Washington, at the WSU Sunrise Research…
2023 WTFRC Little Cherry Disease Funding Summary
Summary of the 2023 Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission Little Cherry Disease Funding.
Managing second-generation pear psylla, July 2023
Phenology-based integrated pear psylla management seems on track for success. There are fewer pear psylla and more natural enemies compared with last year.
Resources for Little Cherry and X-disease Scouting and Sampling 2023
Resources available for scouting and sampling of X-disease and Little Cherry disease during the 2023 season.
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.
