Orchardists and horticulturists have been eager to learn about new pest management tools and strategies. Representatives of more than 43,000 acres of orchard are taking part in a Washington State University project designed to help the Washington apple industry transition to new methods of managing pests. Keith Granger, manager of the Pest Management Transition Project, has set up 14 implementation units made up of local groups of growers, managers, consultants, and horticulturists who have been meeting this season to share information about their pest management programs and discuss new insecticides and technologies for pest control. A surprised Granger said the […]