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X-Disease Phytoplasma Vector Management Field Day (South)
October 8, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for research updates on X-disease phytoplasma vector management
Invited 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
1. Insecticide trials findings
Bernardita Sallato, Tree Fruit Extension Regional Specialist (South)
WSU Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Prosser
1. Update on replanting project
SPONSORS:
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