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Eradication programs work! In 2016 European grapevine moth was successfully eradicated from CA. UCCE worked collaboratively with public & private partnersātracking outbreaks, testing solutions, & developing an IPM approach. calag.ucanr.edu/Archive/?artā¦
ALT Brown, tan, cream moth on the underside of a green grape leaf. Credit: Jack Kelly Clark, UC IPM.
Over the span of 7 yrs, a dual pest management approach was implemented & European grapevine moth detections declined from over 100,000 moths in 2010 to one moth in 2014 and none in 2015 or 2016. #CISAW@ucanr
Itās California Invasive Species Action Week! What spoils a postcard view? Smog. Trash. Or noxious weeds! In Borrego Springs, desert knapweed threatens the iconic landscape. Join Dr. Chris McDonald for an in-depth look. Thu 6/8 noon PT. ucanr.edu/sites/invasiveluncā¦
ALT A large, green desert knapweed plant with blooming yellow and purple wildflowers behind, and desert mountains in the distance. Itās really pretty. The mountains and wildflowers, not knapweed! Credit: Chris J. McDonald, UC Cooperative Extension.
ALT In the open palm of a hand lies a crushed seed pod with tiny seeds sprinkled everywhere. The seeds are as small as grains of sand. The word āseedsā with 4 arrows point to individual seeds.
#NewJob: Assistant Associate Specialist for Integrated Pest Management.
Assist in multiple applied IPM research efforts in San Joaquin Valley, designing and conducting applied entomology/pest management research in tree fruit and tree nut crops. @ucipmspr.ly/6019OtmbW
Act today, protect tomorrow! Invasive species are arriving in CA with increasing frequency. The best time to stop them is before they arrive, and federal, state, and local agencies are keeping their eyes out for new arrivals and threats on the horizon. ucanr.edu/sites/invasiveluncā¦
ALT People using shovels to dig out invasive weeds. One person squats showing off the weed out of the ground. 2023 California Invasive Species Action Week June 3 to 11.
When they do arrive, Early Detection & Rapid Response is critical to their management. Many detections are made by people not associated with an agency or university. Via community/participatory science programs anyone can help to spot the next invasive. ucanr.edu/sites/invasiveluncā¦
Check out the Invasive Species Lunchtime Talks Webinars from noon to 1:00 p.m. starting Monday, June 5 through Friday, June 9. ucanr.edu/sites/invasiveluncā¦
#UCAgExpertTalk webinar. Wed. May 31, 3ā4 p.m. PT. Covering essentials: 1. Flatheaded borer behavior and biology, 2. Adult emergence timing, 3. Effective monitoring tools, 4. Cultural and insecticidal control methods. Register: ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/registā¦@IPMCorner@ucanr
ALT Brown mandibles are at the front of wide, flat segments followed by the majority of the segments that are half of the width of the wide segments of a creamy white Pacific flatheaded borer larva. The larva sits in a tunnel within a tree branch visible by a cross-section cut through the branch. Credit: Jack Kelly Clark, UC IPM.
#S4CH webinar! Tuesday, May 30, 1ā3 p.m. PT. 2 DPR CEUs (other) & 2 CCA CEUs (IPM). The latest on Asian citrus psyllid survival and development. Enhance your understanding of citrus health. Contribute to sustainable farming practices. ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/registā¦
ALT An orange tree in an orchard showing leaf yellowing in the top one-quarter of the canopy due to Huanglongbing. The other leaves are a deep green color. Credit: Michael E. Rogers, University of Florida.
ALT Inside the canopy of a citrus tree that has asymmetrical yellow mottled leaves and fruit where the upper half is ripe looking, while the lower part of the fruit is still green, symptoms of Huanglongbing. Credit: Elizabeth Grafton-Cardwell, UCCE.
Don't miss out on this informative #S4CH webinar scheduled for May 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. PT that will enhance your understanding of citrus health and contribute to sustainable farming practices. Register: ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regist⦠2 DPR & CCA CEUs @moniquejrivera@ucanr
ALT Two hands hold a branch that shows the asymmetrical yellow mottling of green leaves and odd shape and half green half yellow color of a fruit, symptoms of Huanglongbing. Credit: Dr. Susan E. Halbert.
Join us for an insightful webinar on the flatheaded borer, a newly emerging pest affecting California walnuts. Wednesday, May 31st, 3:00ā4:00 p.m. PT. Register: ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regist⦠1 DPR & 1 CCA CEU @āIPMCorner @ucanr@UCANRMike
ALT A bronzy adult Pacific flatheaded borer hangs out on a tree branch. Credit: Jack Kelly Clark.
Dive into recent studies on the survival & development of Asian citrus psyllid in California. Plus, gain valuable knowledge from the University of Florida's groundbreaking research on biological control. #S4CH webinar, May 30, 1ā3 P.M. PT ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/registā¦@moniquejrivera
ALT Adult Asian citrus psyllid in characteristic pose of head near leaf surface and abdomen high in the air. Credit: Mike Lewis, UC Riverside Center for Invasive Species Research.
THANK YOU! As our #GivingDay campaign comes to a close, we're grateful for your support today and during other times of the year. We appreciate your kind words and feedback to make our products best for you, so you can solve your pest problems. ipm.ucanr.edu/make-a-gift/?sā¦
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#GivingDay! Sharing information, lending a helping hand & caring about the communities we live in. Thatās what it means to give back. Donate to support UC IPM research, programs, and outreachāextending the knowledge and resources of the University to you! ipm.ucanr.edu/make-a-gift/?sā¦
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