Pest Management & Plant Health

There's still time to apply to become a UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardener. The deadline has been extended until September 3, 2021. We plan to hold the weekly training classes on Thursdays, starting January 20, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ending on May 26, 2022*.

Congrats to biological chemist and green pesticide developer Thomas Tom Sparks, winner of the Entomological Association of America's 2021 Nan-Yao Su Award for Innovation and Creativity in Entomology. ESA announced the award today.

August 7, 2021 Field bindweed (Convolvulsus arvensis) is considered by many tomato growers to be the most problematic of all weeds in California production areas.

"I'm very grateful to Walter (Leal) for inviting me to light the inaugural torch for this international celebration of research on insect chemical senses with over 1400 registered participants which is absolutely unprecedented for our field.

Botrytis cinerea infection appears as wilted flowers and a layer of spores on ripe fruit. Photo by Surendra Dara Botrytis fruit rot or gray mold caused by Botrytis cinerea is an important disease of strawberry and other crops damaging flowers and fruits.

EVENT: UC Rice Pest Management Course 2021 DAY/DATE: Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 LOCATION: Hamilton Road Field (on West Hamilton Rd. between Hwy. 99 and Riceton Hwy.

From the California Agriculture 75(2):64-73. https://doi.org/10.3733/ca.2021a0012 ********** Abstract Branched broomrape (Phelipanche ramosa), a parasitic weed that was the focus of a $1.

All systems are "go" for a first-of-its-kind international olfaction/taste symposium co-hosted by a trio of scientists, including UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal. The Zoom symposium, Insect Olfaction and Taste in 24 Hours Around the Globe, begins at 9 a.m.

EVENT: UC Rice Pest Management Course 2021 DAY/DATE: Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 LOCATION: Hamilton Road Field (on West Hamilton Rd. between Hwy. 99 and Riceton Hwy.

August is here, and summer vegetable plants are still growing strong. It's hard to believe it's time to start thinking about planting your fall vegetable garden! We are offering two free, in-person classes.