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CONTROLLING PESTS IN AVOCADOS ROUND TABLE MEETING
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Controlling Pests in Avocados Round Table Meeting Sept. 28, 2017, 8:00 AM - NOON Fallbrook Public Utility District, 990 E. Mission Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028 DPR Hours Upon Approval Light refreshments & pastries will be available Please Register for this free event:
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“Introduction to Avocado Integrated Weed Management” – Sonia Rios, UCCE Farm AdvisorsRound table Discussion 1 - Old challenges/new possible solutions - pesticide resistance, new pesticides, etc.- Mary Lu Arpaia & Sonia Rios“A Review: Redbay ambrosia beetle & Laurel Wilt Disease” – Tim Spann, California Avocado CommissionRound table Discussion 2- New challenges – Laurel Wilt Disease and other pest challenges - Mary Lu Arpaia & Sonia Rios
If you have any questions, contact Sonia Rios, UCCE Riverside/San Diego Counties sirios@ucanr.edu
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Avoid Creating Herbicide-Resistant Weeds
Through exposure over time to herbicides, some weeds can become resistant to the modes of action of particular herbicides. These weeds can thrive, spread and dominate if other weeds are controlled and provide no competition to resistant ones.
Dr. Daugovish has provided some guidelines for managing herbicide-resistant weeds and avoiding practices that can allow them to proliferate. These include identifying the weed species, using mechanical weed removal methods, getting them early, and monitoring the herbicide efficacy after application.
If you are interested in learning more about this, please see the entire article here. You can visit the Farm Bureau website at http://www.farmbureauvc.com/.
Weed photo gallery
Many weed species commonly found in California can be found on the UC IPM website. The site is designed for easy identification.
The identification process is separated by type of weed – broadleaf, grass, sedge, and aquatic. Each of these sections includes: tutorials, high quality photos at multiple life stages, common and scientific names, and recommend management practices.
Resources for home gardeners and agricultural producers are available.
We also have our own website with all the local weeds that was compiled by Susan Latham, UCCE Master Gardener.
Green Kyllinga
While reported as a weed within our state more than 50 years ago, green kyllinga (Kyllinga brevifolia) has developed into a major turfgrass problem over the last 10-15 years. Once established in turfgrass or ornamental areas, spread can be rapid. Mowing, foot traffic, and cultivation spread both seed and rhizomes.
In addition to reducing the aesthetic quality of turf, the uneven growth rates turf and green kyllinga produces an undulating or irregular surface in infested areas. This uneven surface is of particular concern for athletic fields and golf courses.
To learn more about this troublesome weed, please see UC ANR’s recently revised Green Kyllina: Pest Notes for the Home and Landscape.
Topics include:
- Identification and life cycle
- Impact
- Management
Green kyllinga (Kyllinga brevifolia) infestation in turf. Photo by Jack Kelly Clark.
2012 CA Weed Science Society Scholarships Available
The California Weed Science Society (CWSS) is offering scholarships to support undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in weed or invasive plant management.
To be eligible for these awards the student must be pursuing a degree at an accredited 2-year college or 4-year university in California and be enrolled through the spring 2012 term. Preference will be given to students that demonstrate a strong interest in weed or invasive plant management.
All awards will be given at the discretion of CWSS.
CWSS Scholarships: Academic scholarships up to $2000 are available for undergraduate and graduate students.
- CWSS Internships: The internship is an award of $3000 for an 8-week full-time internship with a University of California farm advisor or other off-campus research personnel with responsibilities in weed or invasive plant management.
- CWSS Undergraduate Research Awards: The undergraduate research award is a grant up to $2000 to support a research project related to weed or invasive plant management.
All applications must be received by April 1, 2012.
For additional information and instructions on how to apply contact Oleg Daugovish at odaugovish@ucdavis.edu.
