Send us a text Have you ever come across a pest in pears that defies all expectations? In August 2023, a seasoned PCA with more than five decades in the orchards encountered a remarkable discovery: a flatheaded borer—typically a menace to wood—now turning its attention to pear fruit. This unprecedented find could signal a new era in pest behaviors and fruit crop challenges. The implications are still unfolding, and the full story is just beginning. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Cindy...
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Send us a text Have you ever come across a pest in pears that defies all expectations? In August 2023, a seasoned PCA with more than five decades in the orchards encountered a remarkable discovery: a flatheaded borer—typically a menace to wood—now turning its attention to pear fruit. This unprecedented find could signal a new era in pest behaviors and fruit crop challenges. The implications are still unfolding, and the full story is just beginning. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Cindy...
Send us a text A planthopper from Asia is marching across the U.S. — and California’s vineyards and citrus groves are squarely in its sights. The spotted lanternfly (SLF) has already devastated crops in the East, and its arrival in California is only a matter of time. But there’s hope. In this episode, Dr. Marco Molfini talks about scientific discoveries of previously undescribed species! We explore groundbreaking research from UC Riverside where scientists are racing against the clock ...
Advice for the Adviser
Send us a text Have you ever come across a pest in pears that defies all expectations? In August 2023, a seasoned PCA with more than five decades in the orchards encountered a remarkable discovery: a flatheaded borer—typically a menace to wood—now turning its attention to pear fruit. This unprecedented find could signal a new era in pest behaviors and fruit crop challenges. The implications are still unfolding, and the full story is just beginning. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Cindy...
