October 2021
Choosing products that work: A discussion of pesticide efficacy – Pear IPM Study Circle
Join us to discuss 2019-2021 pear pest insecticide research results from Louis Nottingham, WSU Entomology and grower experience from the field.
Find out more »Are you happy with your orchard productivity? – Pear Horticulture Study Circles
Come prepared to discuss: Do you have blocks with too much or not enough vigor - why? What makes blocks you are happy with behave with good balance? Challenging blocks with not enough fruit set?
Find out more »November 2021
Honeydew Washing Systems – Adding a Cultural Control to your Toolbox – Pear IPM Study Circles
2020 research results from Tianna DuPont, WSU Extension. Grower presented case studies. Facilitated discussion.
Find out more »Irrigation for Fruit Quality – Pear Horticulture Study Circle
New research results and case studies with Lee Kalcsits, WSU Horticulture followed by facilitated discussion.
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Using pear psylla phenology to better time applications – Pear IPM Study Circle
Outline of the new psylla phenology model from Louis Nottingham, WSU Entomology. Examples of scouting information showing when the model has worked and when it has not. Brief intro to potential scouting app. Discussion of getting weather stations to improve accuracy. Discussion of how growers/consultants want to best access data.
Find out more »January 2022
Assembling an IPM programs that work – Pear IPM Study Circle
Discussion of IPM and bio-based IPM programs step by step through the season and new research on natural enemy impacts of current products, Louis Nottingham, WSU Entomology.
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How can we integrate thresholds and scouting? – Pear IPM Study Circle
Current research on thresholds for psylla and natural enemies.Input on phone application/website for data access.
Find out more »Pear Post Harvest Survey and Superficial Scald – Pear Horticulture Study Circle
Help us identify successful post harvest practices for pear quality with Chris Hedges, WSU Extension and Carolina Torres, WSU Horticulture.
Find out more »June 2023
Pear Pest Management Discussion Group
Thur Jun 29, 2023 @ 3-4:30 pm Mission Creek Community Club 4724 Mission Creek Rd, Cashmere, WA, Block at Mission Creek Rd and Coates Rd Join us for a discussion of honeydew washing, a demonstration of scouting network sampling, and feedback on scouting network information. Discussion of honeydew washing with growers and researchers. What is working? Description and feedback on ongoing honeydew washing trials Rob Curtiss, WSU. We will start in the block at Mission Creek and Coates Rd and…
Find out more »August 2023
Pear Psylla Field Day 2023
Join us for an opportunity to learn about the outcomes of the pear psylla phenology-based management program in the Wenatchee River Valley. The goal of this event is to present the results of this season and showcase an orchard that is managed using the phenology program. There will be educational activities that emphasize scouting for and identification of the most effective psylla predators. Lab members will be presenting on some current management-related work.
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Pear Study Circle – Scouting, Thresholds, Conserving Natural Enemies
Join us for a panel discussion and new information on natural enemy biology from Rebecca Schmidt Jeffris Nov 15.
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Pear Study Circle – Phenology Based IPM
A panel discussion with Darin Palmer, Mel Weythman, Sam Parker and other project participants facilitated by Robert Orpet and Molly Sayles, WSU.
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