University of California Cooperative Extension, Kern County:
Co-sponsored by the Almond Pest Management Alliance
Early Session: 7:45 am – 9:00am; Location: Zerker Rd. south of Lerdo Hwy. (see attached map)
Welcome
Sanitation – the cornerstone of navel orangeworm management.
James R. Brazzle & Mario Viveros, Farm Advisors, UCCE Kern County, Bakersfield, CA
Topping a means of reducing tree height.
Mario Viveros, Fruit & Nut Farm Advisor, UCCE Kern County, Bakersfield, CA
9:00am – 9:30 travel to UCCE office: 1031 S. Mt. Vernon Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93307
Population dynamics of San Jose scale in the southern SJV.
James R. Brazzle, Entomology Farm Advisor, UCCE Kern County, Bakersfield, CA
Managing resistance in scale populations: What can we learn from the stone fruit experience?
Richard E. Rice, Ph.D., Agricultural Entomologist, Kearney Ag. Center, Parlier, CA
Management of peach twig borer and San Jose scale with dormant applications.
Walt Bentley, Regional IPM Advisor, Kearney Ag. Center, Parlier, CA
Maximizing coverage to maximize pest control.
Bob Beede, Fruit & Nut Farm Advisor, UCCE Kings County, Hanford, CA
Lunch / Discussion
RSVP by November 19th for lunch reservations by calling the UCCE office (805) 868-6200 or by fax the form below (805) 868-6208.