For Immediate Release

Nov. 20, 1998

Contact: Mark Looker (209) 549-8262 x 222

Mllooker@ainet.com

Dormant Spray Field Day set for almond growers

(Chico, CA) - - Northern Sacramento Valley almond growers are invited to attend a Dec. 9 field

day on dormant spray practices to learn more about using alternative practices to control key pests.

The field day is co-sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) and the Almond Pest Management Alliance (PMA.) The PMA is a cooperative project funded by the state Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) to study a reduced risk system of almond production through use of alternative products and practices, on-site demonstrations and grower education.

The field day features :

• Richard Price, Butte County Agricultural Commissioner : "Concerns About OP's in Surface Water."
• Carolyn Pickel, Area IPM Farm Advisor : "Dormant Spray Alternatives and Winter Pest Monitoring."
• Lisa Ross, California Department of Pesticide Regulation: "Effects of Cover Crops or Resident Vegetation on Dormant Spray Runoff."
• Frank Zalom, Director, UC Statewide IPM Project: "PTB Resistance to Organophosphates and Pyrethroids."
• Joe Connell, UC Farm Advisor, Butte County : "Review of Winter Sanitation."

The session begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Ag Mechanics Shop, Chico State University Farm, Schouten Lane. Lunch will be served. Reservations can be made to the UCCE office at (530) 538-7201.

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