Nematodes vs. SWD
Soil predation could lower pest numbers.
Crush, cook, cover or compost?
Michigan State University team seeks best way to remove fruit waste as a source for spotted wing drosophila.
From entomology to engineering
Oregon State University researcher takes spotted wing drosophila control from concept to commercialization.
IPM ambitions
Researchers focus on sustainable, integrated pest management solutions for SWD.
Spotted wing drosophila resistance: ‘It’s getting worrisome’
Researchers look for ways to thwart SWD resistance.
Good to Know: Integrated research
Entomologists at the USDA laboratory in Wapato, Washington, work to advance IPM for orchards.
Northwest Horticultural Council welcomes new technical communications manager
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Washington Apple Education Foundation hires new executive director
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New York set to lower overtime threshold to 40 hours
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