Recording of the January 2021 webinar on Current Challenges for Avocado Weed Management by Sonia Rios is now available on YouTube playlist - https://youtu.be/7zFFeJWGvyE
Upcoming UC Ag Experts Talk webinars:
For February we have scheduled presentation about Citrus Mites (Wednesday February 17 at 3 p.m.). David Haviland, UCCE Farm Advisor will discuss integrated pest management for five different species of mites that cause economic damage to citrus, including proper identification, monitoring, and tools for management. Biological control will also be discussed, including the use of predatory mites. One DPR CE unit (other) and one CCA CE unit (IPM) were requested. Register at https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZF3LS0vNQTS_flTXTKayuA
In March, Dr. Jhalendra Rijal, UCCE Area IPM Advisor, will discuss Invasive brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) and other hemipteran bug pests of almonds (Wednesday March 24 at 3 p.m.). Jhalendra will talk about the identification, biology and feeding nature of BMSB other native stink bugs and leaffooted bugs that may be present in an almond orchard, and provide a comprehensive IPM strategy to manage these multiple hemipteran pests in almond orchards. One DPR CE unit (other) and one CCA CE unit (IPM) were requested. Register at https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yJp9VDQzSCe-cnihKD1m4w
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Other virtual events that might be of your interest:
California Avocado Society seminar Series 2021:
The Efficacy of Gibberellic Acid in Improved Fruit Set (by Dr. Tim Spann) and an Update on New Avocado Varieties (by Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia) - February 17, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. [No CEUs] Register at https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i0oPDqyiT_2noK4GYGBiwQ
Science for Citrus Health spring webinar series:
Emerging Technologies to Manage Asian Citrus (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB) – February 24, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Therapeutic molecule evaluation and field delivery pipeline for solutions to HLB (Dr. Michelle Heck, USDA ARS)
- Viruses of ACP and approaches to use them as a pest management tool (Dr. Bryce Falk, Professor Plant Pathology, UC Davis)
- Managing ACP with pesticidal proteins derived from bacteria (Dr. Bryony Bonning, Professor Insect Pathology, University of Florida)
- Q&A and panel discussion
1.5 DPR and CCA CEUs were requested. Register at https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i6s_wxvsQ-K1dXwgp5_Emw
Management of Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB) in the field – March 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Relation of ACP density and tree stress: what is the threshold to take control measures? (Dr. Lukasz Stelinski, Professor, Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida)
- Biological control of ACP using predators and parasitoids (Dr. Jawwad Qureshi, Assistant Professor, Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida)
- Importance of citrus phenology-based sprays for ACP control and Implementation of ACP area-wide management in Texas (Dr. Mamoudou Sétamou, Professor, Citrus Entomology, Texas A&M University)
- Q&A and panel discussion
1.5 DPR and CCA CEUs were requested. Register at https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I7KPgo3STaqwKwJXJQ9Fkw
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Recordings of the past webinars are available on UC IPM YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo3rG4iqv4gHBV3YA6w4wkBufwh7GBjrX
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