Postseason update on Navel Orangeworm and Carpophilus Beetle in Almonds

This course provides an in-depth exploration of pest management strategies for almonds and other nut crops, focusing on navel orangeworm, Carpophilus beetle (Carpophilus truncates), and the carob moth beetle. Throughout the session, the speaker emphasizes integrated pest management (IPM) practices, the biology and behavior of these pests, and the critical role of sanitation and monitoring in mitigating damage. 

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategies: Understand the importance of combining tools like winter sanitation, timely harvest, mating disruption, and insecticides for effective control of pests like naval orangeworm and Carpophilus truncatus.
• Pest Identification and Differentiation: Learn to identify and distinguish between damage caused by naval orangeworm, Carpophilus beetle, and other pests through visual guides and field observations.
• Lifecycle and Behavior Analysis: Explore the seasonal phenology, overwintering habits, and reproductive cycles of key pests to inform targeted management practices.
• Monitoring and Sanitation Practices: Utilize tools like pheromone traps, sticky traps, and mummy nut sampling to monitor pest activity, and implement effective orchard sanitation techniques to reduce pest populations.
• Research Insights and Future Directions: Gain insights from recent studies and ongoing research on pest dynamics and control methods, including the potential for microbial insecticides and biological controls.