Thur July 20, 2023 @ 3-4:30 pm

La Tortuga Cashmere 106 Cottage Ave Cashmere, WA United States

This month we will discuss Integrated Pest Management programs that growers have implemented this year and recommendations for psylla control in the third generation. A panel of 4 growers who are trying IPM programs this year will share: what sprays were applied, how are things looking, what is the plan for 2600 PPDD, 2900 and 3200 PPDD timings, benefits and drawbacks for mites, contributions of cultural controls suckering and washing to program.

Topics

• How are IPM programs doing this season grower panel?
• Feedback on Scouting Network.

Learning objectives

• Growers learn from each-other about what is and is not working in IPM blocks.
• Project organizers learn from growers what can improve the Scouting Network.

Agenda

3:00 pm               Introductions

3:10 pm               IPM Programs Grower panel

What sprays were applied in your block?

How is the block looking now?

What is your plan for 2600 PPDD, 2900 and 3200 PPDD timings?

What benefits/drawbacks have you seen for mite management?

How have cultural controls suckering and washing contributed?

4:00 pm               Feedback on Scouting Network

4:10 pm               Feedback on Scouting Network

4:30 pm               Pesticide Credits and Closing

The Pear Pest Management Discussion Group is designed for Washington and Oregon pear growers, consultants and researchers to learn from each other.

Contacts

Tianna DuPont, WSU Extension tianna.dupont@wsu.edu (509) 713-5346

Molly Sayles, WSU Entomology molly.sayles@wsu.edu