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2024 6th Report (May 7th)
General situation Unseasonably cool weather has slowed thrips population projections slightly. However, temperatures may be into the 90s by the end of the week and we expect to see populations continue to develop. Thrips population Generation 2 adult...
2024 5th report (April 30th)
General situation Temperatures remain close to historic normals, and are predicted to remain moderate for the next few weeks. Planting is progressing throughout the Sacramento Valley. I've started to see some early TSWV infections in March-planted...
2024 4th report (April 17th)
General situation The colder weather has delayed thrips population development by a few days, but overall the outlook hasn't changed much from last report. The oldest tomatoes have been in ground for more than a month, and planting is progressing...
2024 3rd report (April 3)
General situation, thrips population development Temperatures and precipitation this spring are close to historic norms, and the thrips population predictions remain similar to last update. We're currently at the peak of 1st-generation adults; they'll...
2024 2nd report (March 20th)
General situation Winter rainfall accumulations and average temperatures in the Sacramento Valley this year are looking similar to the long-term averages. The drying wind and higher temperatures last week mean our first tomatoes are going into the...
