Richard Matoian is the President of American Pistachio Growers. He noted that more funding is coming for Sterile Insect Technology in the hope to suppress damaging Navel Orangeworm populations.
Louise Ferguson is with the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis as well as a UCANR Cooperative Extension Specialist. She noted that research continues on what is attracting Navel Orangeworm to the pistachio nut.
Louise Ferguson is with the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis as well as a UCANR Cooperative Extension Specialist. She noted that research continues on what is attracting Navel Orangeworm to the pistachio nut.
Joe Grant is the research director for the California Walnut Board. He noted the Navel Orangeworm has taken the place of Codling moth as the top pest in the crop!