Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Hello, everyone,

The 2019 editions of our fruit and hops chemical control recommendations (Pest Management Guide series) are available, as well as the Spray Bulletin for Commercial Tree Fruit Growers.  These will be available for purchase soon, but PDF versions may be downloaded for free.  Here are the links:


Let me know if you have any questions.
Doug

2019 Orchard Fruit Schools set

Hello, everyone,
The dates, locations, and agendas for our six orchard fruit schools have been set.  The schools will run from February 11-15.  The details and links are:
See you at one of the schools!
Doug

Spotted lanternfly adult activity update

Hello, everyone, Spotted lanternfly (SLF) development is about 2 weeks earlier than last year. INn 2023, first adults were seen on July 12...

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