David Haviland is a UCANR Farm Advisor Specializing in Entomology based in Kern County. He said mating disruption for Navel Orangeworm is growing in use and reducing NOW Damage.
Katherine Jarvis-Shean is a UCANR Farm Advisor based in Yolo county with additional coverage in Solano and Sacramento Counties She comments on possible Navel Orangeworm pressure this season due to a lack of orchard sanitation because of rain-soaked orchard floors.
Richard Matoian is the President of American Pistachio Growers. He comments on continued funding for Sterile Insect Technology to help fight Navel Orangeworm in pistachios and almonds.