Thrips/TSWV Kings

General outlook A week of 100+ F daily maximum temperatures and warm nights will give thrips development a boost over the next week. A gradual return to mid 90's highs is expected by the second week of June. The current mini heat wave won't be enough to cause any significant mortality in thrips.

General outlook We're heading into to a run of slightly warmer weather which will last about a week and accelerate thrips development. With some planting still in progress and many crops at an early stage of growth we're already seeing some TSWV in Fresno Co.

General situation: We're a little bit late getting the clock started this season, but here is the first post of the 2021 thrips/TSWV risk evaluation.

General situation: Things have warmed up recently.

General situation We are firmly into the 2020 season and the weather is starting to settle into its summer pattern. According to the data from our reference weather station Kings Co is running almost exactly on its 30 year average heat accumulation.