Make the most of biocontrol
Beneficial insects and mites can play a role in controlling key orchard pests if they’re not exposed to harmful pesticides.
Codling moth mating disruption reaches a milestone
Mating disruption of codling moth is used in 90 percent of all apples and pears grown in Washington state.
Stinkbug challenges organic growers
Researchers are testing trap crops as a way to manage brown marmorated stinkbug.
Let us (not) spray
Entomologists test alternative ways of applying plant protection materials to trees.
New focus on leafhoppers
Growers should add 20 percent to their count when using a hand lens on leafhoppers.
Swiss scientists test nets
Swiss scientists have been testing netting as a way to exclude spotted wing drosophila from cherry orchards. Researchers at the
Predatory mite comes to light
Amblydromella caudiglans eats a two-spotted spider mite. (Courtesy Washington State University) Amblydromella caudiglans is the predominant predatory
WSU will add to tree fruit faculty
Des Layne TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower Washington Stat e University plans to hire several new faculty over the next
Trade agreement is unifying: Good Point
Jim Allen A few years ago, Todd Fryhover of the Washington State Apple Commission was invited to speak
Tart cherries threatened
Entomologists in Michigan are still trying to determine whether spotted wing drosophila will be a significant tart cherry pest. “We