Putting bats to work
Bats eat a variety of night-flying insects, including codling moth. Tree fruit production is a new and emerging area for
Learning new tactics
Dr. Jay Brunner, Washington State University entomologist, right, explains the IPM strategies for control of codling moth and leafroller that
Clearwing moth spreading
Left: Adult apple clearwing. Right: Larvae burrow under tree bark for almost two years, feeding on the cambium layer, before
Too hot to handle
Cutworms come out at night to feed on grape buds. Pyrethroid barrier trunk sprays have proven effective against cutworms in
Good Point – Jay F. Brunner
High-density fruiting walls will facilitate better spray coverage. The future of integrated pest management will be determined by new knowledge
Good Stuff
Left: The AVSealer with true temperature control; Right top: Spectrum Technologies's WaterScout sensor; Bottom: Control weeds without harming the cover
Buena Salud
El programa de monitoreo de la colinesteraza fue dictado por la Corte Suprema del Estado de Washington en 2002, como