The South American palm weevil has successfully invaded and established in San Diego County where it has killed hundreds of Canary Islands date palms. The weevil is spreading quickly and will likely pose a significant threat to date and ornamental palm producers in the Coachella Valley.
Free Event
Date: March 12, 2018
Location: Coachella Water District, 51501 Tyler St, Coachella, CA 92236
CE and ISA Credits Available
Agenda:
8:00am: Don Hodel, UCCE LA County, will give an overview of palm biology, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies that can be confused with palm weevil damage
8:45am: Tom Perring, UC Riverside, will cover date palm pests
9:30am: Mark Hoddle, UC Riverside, will provide updates on the palm weevil invasion in San Diego County
10:15am: BREAK – Sponsored by the California Date Commission
10:45am: Mike Palat, West Coast Arborists, will review issues that need consideration when removing palm trees killed by palm weevils
11:00am: Ricardo Aguilar, Aguilar Plant Care, will discuss potential chemical control options for palm weevils in infested areas
11:15am: Agenor Mafra-Neto, ISCATech, will discuss new technologies that are commercially
available for controlling palm weevils 12:00pm: Meeting Adjourns
Register for the Meeting Here: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=22821