UC Ag Experts Talk: Ecology, Monitoring, and Management of Navel Orangeworm in Tree Nuts

Dr. Houston Wilson discussed navel orangeworm as a pest in California nuts, primarily pistachio. He discussed its origins in California and its basic biology and seasonal phenology. Modern management practices such as sanitation, biological controls, mating disruption, monitoring, and chemical controls were highlighted for navel orangeworm in pistachio.

The webinar was recorded on November 20, 2024 and targeted to growers and pest management professionals. For Master Gardeners and others serving home environments, please note that management methods, especially any pesticides mentioned, are not to be used without a clear understanding of their legal use. Continuing Education credits are not available for recorded webinars. Closed captions are being reviewed for accuracy and will be corrected as necessary.

Speaker: Dr. Houston Wilson, Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist and Director of the UC Organic Agriculture Institute at the Kearney Ag Research and Extension Center.

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