Research
Current Projects
- Navel Orangeworm Research in Almond and Pistachio
- Pacific Spider Mite Control in Almonds in the Lower San Joaquin Valley
- Glassy-winged Sharpshooter and Pierce's Disease Research
- Sugarcane Aphid in Sorghum in the Lower San Joaquin Valley
- Minimizing Worker Exposure to Pesticides through Worker Protection Standard Education in Kern County, California
Completed Projects
- Vine Mealybug Control in Grapes (season-long, in-season, and post-harvest)
- Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Surveys & Information
- Development of an IPM Program for Citrus Thrips in Blueberries
- Spotted Wing Drosophila
- Biology and Management of Gilli Mealybug in Pistachios
- Evaluations of Varietal Susceptibility to Leaffooted Bug Damage and Studies on Leaffooted Bug Mortality in Almonds
- Development of Management Programs for White Grubs in California Blueberries
- Gray Ant Research in Table Grapes
- Flea beetle Research in Carrots
- Biology and Management of Gilli Mealybug in Almonds
- Spider Mite Management in Stone Fruits
- Management of vine mealybug in grape nurseries with a hot-water treatment program for dormant propagation materials
- Monitoring the establishment of woolly whitefly in Kern County
- Pruning for management of almond leaf scorch
- Skeletonizer control in grapes with reduced-risk insecticides
- Texas Citrus Mite and Yuma Spider Mite Studies
Disclaimer: Discussion of research findings necessitates using trade names. This does not constitute product endorsement, nor does it suggest products not listed would not be suitable for use. Some research results included involve use of chemicals which are not currently registered for use, or may involve use which would be considered out of label. These results are reported but are not a recommendation from the University of California for use. Consult the label and use it as the basis of all recommendations.