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Subterranean termites swarmed today in the San Francisco Bay Area. These autumn-swarming Reticulitermes, part of the R. hesperus complex, may represent an undescribed species: https://lnkd.in/gCJnr9aa. My new colleague Sang-Bin Lee says he's going to start incipient colonies with these (de)alates. Learn more about subterranean termite swarming in California here: https://lnkd.in/g3wxRQvC

There have been reports of high incidence of flatheaded borer attacking walnut orchards this year. If you are interested in learning about "all things flatheaded borer IPM", consider joining the field meeting on Thursday, November 21, 2024, in Stockton (N. Jack Tone Rd & HWY 4). Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggqEj3vw UCANR UCIPM Communications California Walnut Board & Commission Growing the Valley Samane Sakaki

?? Know Your Orchard Pests?? Sharing this recent shot of a redhumped caterpillar, an orchard pest on prune trees in our region. ?? Captured on November 4, 2024, by my colleague Jaime Ott. Knowing these arthropod pests is essential for their effective management. Stay informed to protect your crops! #OrchardManagement #Agriculture #SacramentoValley #IPM For more information check out https://lnkd.in/gEQMznN7

?? Webinar announcement! ?? The hoary squash #bee may look similar to a honey bee, but it is quite a bit different! This native bee is the primary pollinator of #squash, #pumpkins, and other gourds in North America. On November 25, come learn from Dr. Susan Willis Chan about the importance and biology of this bee, and how you can protect it when managing pests in your crop! Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gUS_g3_6

?? Next #UCAgExpertsTalk Webinar on Navel Orangeworm Management! ?? Dr. Houston Wilson will share valuable insights on the ecology, monitoring, and management of navel orangeworm—a major pest in almond, pistachio, and walnut orchards. This comprehensive session will cover cultural, chemical, and biological control strategies with a focus on sustainable pest management practices. ??? Register today at https://lnkd.in/gsGTZ_bs #almonds #pistachios #walnuts #IPM #pestmanagement

Congratulations Franz Niederholzer! We love collaborating with you :)

On November 8 (Fresno, CA) and 12 (Turlock, CA), my lab will be providing an update on the new Red Leaf Blotch disease that recently emerged in California almonds. https://lnkd.in/gN9eFb9M

?? Webinar Alert! ?? Join us on October 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM for an insightful session with Dr. Jaspreet K. Sidhu, Vegetable Crops Farm Advisor from UC Cooperative Extension. Dr. Sidhu will share her expertise on carrot production in California’s Central Valley, the leading carrot producer in the U.S. ?? Learn about the major pest challenges affecting carrot crops, including root-knot nematodes, Alternaria leaf blight, and cavity spot, along with effective pest management strategies backed by research. ? CE Credits Available - 1 DPR CE unit (other), 1 CCA CE unit (IPM) ?? Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and gain valuable insights from an expert in the field! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gtrEqGiJ #CarrotProduction #AgTech #PestManagement #UCANR #FarmAdvisors #ContinuingEducation

Next #UCAgExpertsTalk webinar is scheduled for September 4. Join us to hear an update on #avocado pests in California from the one and only Dr. Ben Faber :) Register at https://lnkd.in/gFfYuwSf