December 2015 CAPCA Adviser Magazine by CAPCA

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ADVISER

DECEMBER 2015 / VOL. XV11I, NO. 6

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Table of Contents

REGULAR FEATURES: 5.

From the Editor

18.

DPR Update

20 ��Annual Awards

24.

Legislative Update

UC IPM

28.

CAPCA ED

38 ��Scale Pests of Walnut: Implementing IPM in a Changing Environment

30.

Pathway to PCA

FARM ADVISORS

32.

CCA Update

61.

Career Opportunities

66.

CAPCA Updates

67.

Continuing Education

CONFERENCE 8 ��Recap: CAPCA’s 41st Annual Conference & Agri-Expo

COMMUNICATIONS Jeremy Briscoe

Emily J. Symmes

48 ��Pocket Gopher and Ground Squirrel Control: Management Options for Citrus and Avocado Groves Niamh Quinn and Sonia Rios

54 ��Progress Made on Control of the European Grapevine Moth: Present Status and Next Steps

Matt Daugherty, Monica Cooper, Greg Simmons, Rhonda Smith, Lucia Varela

58 ��Beet Curly Top Virus Persistent Issue in Tomatoes Tom Turini

Conference Recap begins on page 8

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From the Editor CAPCA ADVANCES TOWARD 2016

hanks to a wonderful group of volunteers, attendees, exhibitors and sponsors, CAPCA has wrapped another successful annual conference. If you were one of the 1,450 plus attendees, you were treated to a wonderful resort hotel, great food and a conference that provided you with information, networking and career enhancement opportunities and fellowship with like-minded professionals all interested in our industry’s sustainability. As we advance towards 2016 we want to encourage every CAPCA member and every Chapter to look forward with a goal for CAPCA to expand its role in supporting the PCA. Together as a group we need to continue to identify, address and articulate the challenges facing the industry and how we can best identify solutions to meet the needs to come. The entire CAPCA staff hopes that 2016 will bring you much success, happiness and joy and we thank you for being a CAPCA member. Joyce A. Basan Deputy Editor joyce@capca.com

Holiday Hours for CAPCA State Office The CAPCA State office will be closed December 24, 2015 through January 1, 2016 in observance of the Christmas and New Years holidays. All requests for Continuing Education (CE) Hours printouts must be received no later than

CAPCA EDITORIAL STAFF Terry Stark - Editor Joyce Basan - Deputy Editor Dee Strowbridge - Marketing/Advertising Ruthann Anderson - Director of Development & Membership Relations Lien Banh - Executive Secty./Office Manager Mindy DeRohan - Manager CAPCA ED Ariana Zamora - So. CA Representative Jacqueline Tabarez - No. CA Representative Graphic Design - Rosemary N. Southward southwardr@comcast.net MISSION & PURPOSE California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) is a non-profit voluntary mutual benefit association that represents 75% of the 4,000 California EPA licensed pest control advisers. CAPCA’s purpose is to serve as the leader in the evolution of the pest management industry through the communication of reliable information. CAPCA is dedicated to the professional development and enhancement of our members’ education and stewardship which includes legislative, regulatory, continuing education and public outreach activities. PUBLISHING INFORMATION CAPCA Adviser is published bi-monthly by the California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA), 2300 River Plaza Dr., Suite 120, Sacramento, California 95833. Web: www.capca.com, (916) 928‑1625. POSTMASTER: send address change to CAPCA. A portion of CAPCA membership dues is used to provide subscription privileges to the Adviser magazine. Nonmember subscriptions are $30/year. Third class bulk postage paid at Tucson, AZ and at additional mailing offices. CAPCA has endeavored to include appropriate and accurate statements, but disclaims any and all warranties and/or responsibility for the statements or articles submitted to CAPCA Adviser that may have additionally been edited for style, content and space prior to publication. Views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent CAPCA policies, or positions or endorsements. Editorial content of this publication is educational and informational in nature. No part of this publication, including images, may be reproduced without prior written permission from the publisher. Contact CAPCA at (916) 928‑1625 for reprint authorization. PRINTING: Sundance Press Tucson, Arizona

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CAPCA Conference Facility

Meeting Room Space Available Room Rate - $250/day

CAPCA has its own executive conference room located on the first floor of the California Farm Bureau corporate office in Sacramento. The CAPCA executive board room can comfortably seat up to 20 attendees, (max 30).

Our meeting room has a beautiful view of walnut/ oak trees and access to an outdoor patio. Guests have easy access to restrooms as well as the Farm Bureau cafeteria.

CAPCA Diamond level members will be allowed 5 With built-in AV you can project to either the drop meetings free per year, while Gold level members down screen or the 55â&#x20AC;? LCD monitor or both. The receive a discounted rate of $100. Platinum level members have unlimited access. room also has wireless Internet (and state of the art teleconferencing equipment). Meetings can be held Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Unlike some meeting room space, CAPCA does not have a meal requirement, giving you To make reservations, contact: the flexibility to use the Farm Bureau Cafe Ruthann Anderson (conveniently located on site) or an outside caterer.

(916) 928-1625 x211 ruthann@capca.com 2300 River Plaza Dr., #120 Sacramento, CA 95833

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CONFERENCE RECAP

CAPCA wishes to thank the 1,462 PCAs and guests who attended the 41st Annual CAPCA Conference & Agri-Expo held at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, NV for their support and participation. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record numbers are a confirmation that CAPCA continues to be an important entity and resource within the Industry. CAPCA is proud to represent Pest Control Advisers. PCAs protect the largest, most varied agricultural industry in the world. The efforts and professionalism of the PCAs provide the safest food supply too, and that is something to be proud of. CAPCA looks forward to seeing everyone next year at CAPCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 42nd Annual Conference & Agri-Expo, October 16-18, 2016 at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim! 8

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Photos courtesy of Steve Beckley & Jeff Sturgis

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CVC Environmental Deerpoint Group Inc Organic Farms Fertilizer Diamond K Gypsum Oro Agri, Inc Dormex USA Pacific Gas & Electric Dow AgroSciences PAPA Duarte Nursery Plant Food Systems DuPont Crop Protection Polymer Ag Eco Agro Prime-Dirt Inc Evonik Corporation QualiTech Inc FBSciences, Inc Redox Chemicals FMC Corporation Ross Evnvironmentals Gar Tootilian, Inc Rotam NA Gowan USA RTI-AG Green Leaf Ag Sequoia Environ. Compliance Greenleaf Technologies, Inc SePRO Corporation gThrive, Inc Simplot Agribusiness GWSS Board / CDFA PD Simplot Grower Solutions Helena Chemical Company Solutions 4Earth Hortau Spectrum Technologies Huma Gro Spensa Technologies Hypro SST Software ICL Specialty Fertilizers/ Everris Stoller USA Irrometer Company SunBurst Plant Disease Clinic JH Biotech Suterra LLC Kim C-1 Syngenta Liphatech Inc TerrAvion Malcolm Media Tetra Technologies Mar Vista Resources Tiger Sul/ HJ Baker Bros Marrone Bio Innovations TKI Mazzei Injector Company triFresh Technologies Meister Media Worldwide Trece, Inc Metos USA True Organics Micro Matic USA Inc US Borax Miller Chemical UCCE - ANR mOasis, Inc UPI Monsanto BioAg Valent USA Corp Motomco Verdegaal Brothers Nabta USA Verdesian LifeScience Netafim USA Vestaron Neudorff USA West Coast Marine Bio Processing Nichino America, Inc Westbridge Agricultural Products NovaSource Western Farm Press Nufarm Americas, Inc Willowood USA Nutrient Technologies, Inc Yara North America Ocean Organics Zenith Insurance OHP, Inc OrCal, Inc

2015-2016 CAPCA State Executive Board (L-R) John McClenahan, Chairman; David Goodrich,Vice Chairman; Rick Harrison, Treasurer; Larry Fisk, Secretary; Jeremy Briscoe, Ex-Officio

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A Very Special Thank You

to Dow AgroSciences for the membership luncheon sponsorship & the donation of t-shirt sales of $2071.00 to the Stanley W. Strew Educational Fund for scholarships!

DPR UPDATE

Urban Outreach in the 21st Century - DPR Update Brian R. Leahy, Director Department of Pesticide Regulation

alifornia is the largest agricultural state, and also the most populated, so it’s not a surprise that we depend a lot on pesticides. Our data shows that, in 2013, about 194 million pounds of pesticide active ingredients were used in California. You may be surprised to know that 15.9 million pounds of this were used in non-agricultural settings. That’s half a million more pounds used than in 2012. At the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), part of our role is to ensure that, if people use pesticides, they do so safely. My staff carries out this important work by tracking use, testing pesticide ingredients’ safety and developing conditions for safe use. I believe that we can never overemphasize pesticide safety at homes, in schools and in the marketplace. Here is a brief summary of some of our urban outreach activities. Healthy Schools Act Outreach: This fall, my staff held a variety of workshops to present information about the new Healthy Schools Act requirements for early childcare licensing program analysts in several cities including Culver City, San Diego and Goleta. In addition, we are organizing future workshops for pest management in schools that are

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aimed largely at facility maintenance staff. Registration for those workshops, held through 2016 is still open and accessible through DPR’s School IPM web site, http://apps.cdpr. ca.gov/schoolipm/training/main.cfm About 40 people are expected to attend workshops in Los Angeles, Monterey and Shasta counties. But that’s not all. DPR staff is also developing online training courses for licensed pesticide applicators, and school district and childcare center staff. These free courses will be offered in the New Year. Enforcement: One of the most obvious arenas where DPR conducts pesticide urban outreach is through our produce residue monitoring program. Teams of dedicated scientists routinely travel throughout the state to farmers markets, grocery distribution centers, retail stores and other outlets to test fresh produce items for potentially hazardous pesticide residues. You can see a video on YouTube at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=lHFVfBLU4w4 DPR has also increased monitoring of foods common to ethnic communities, as part of a broader environmental justice effort. As a result of these efforts, we have fined retailers who have ignored our repeated warnings and sold imported fruits and vegetables with illegal pesticide residues to predominantly ethnic minority customers. Our enforcement and outreach efforts will continue in this area. DPR has also increasingly focused on pesticide use on landscapes and gardening. We want to ensure that if maintenance landscapers and gardeners are applying pesticides, they follow the labels and use the proper protective equipment. After creating a pilot project in San Luis Obispo many years ago, our staff has now developed

bilingual material that people can use to learn about the licensing requirements for maintenance gardeners that apply pesticides. DPR wants homeowners to ensure that their gardeners are licensed, since the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports that homeowners use up to 10 times more chemical pesticides per acre on their lawns than farmers use on crops! Of course, there is a large potential for those pesticides to end up in our storm drains and waterways. Environmental Monitoring To help reduce pesticide runoff from urban landscapes, DPR and the Pyrethroid Working Group a have produced a series of videos posted on YouTube at https://goo.gl/uLlkKU These short videos show how licensed pest control operators can do their work in compliance with our regulations, and further protect California waterways. Despite our severe drought, pesticide runoff into California’s rivers and creeks is an ongoing concern and DPR scientists continuously work on our Surface Water Protection Program to address this. Their work includes measuring detectable levels of pesticide in urban settings and sampling drainage canals and creeks in Northern and Southern California. Finally, watch for our new Worker Health and Safety outreach tool available online at http://www. cdpr.ca.gov/docs/whs/psisenglish.htm These guides are available on our website, in English, Spanish, and Punjabi and contain updated safety information and graphics for urban workers. In the coming year DPR intends to create outreach brochures targeting restaurant workers on pesticide safety. This should help to reduce the number of injuries and accidents we see in this industry. With urban pesticide use

rising, safety and training are more important than ever. Responsible pesticide use is only possible through the investment and dedication of many professional organizations and DPR. T Links: Strategic Plan: http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/ docs/dept/planning/strg_pln/strtplan. pdf Pesticide Use Reporting: http://www. cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pur/pur13rep/13_pur. htm Healthy Schools Act Training: http:// apps.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm/training/ main.cfm Pest Management Alliance Grants: http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/ grants/alliance/index.htm DPR on Facebook: http://www.facebook. com/CaPesticideRegulation DPR on YouTube: http://www.youtube. com/user/CaliforniaPesticides DPR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ CA_Pesticides LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/ company/california-department-ofpesticide-regulation

The California Weed Science Society 2016 Annual Conference

“Addressing Diverse and Dynamic Challenges in Weed Management” January 13-15, 2016 Hyatt Regency- Sacramento 1209 L Street Sacramento, CA 94814 Tel: 916.443.1234 Fax: 916.321.3779 www.cwss.org Featured Sessions Include:

• Experts in the general sessions including experts in herbicide injury • Student Oral Paper and Poster contests • New research and updates on weed biology and management in CA agricultural crops and orchards, turf & ornamentals, roadside & industrial sites, forestry, range & natural areas, and aquatic sites. • Laws and Regulations Sessions DPR CEU’s have been requested To register online and view hotel reservation details, visit www.cwss.org or call (831) 442-0883 for a program agenda and registration form.

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Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award:

Terry Stark Jeremy Briscoe, Nominations Chair

APCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award is given to those individuals, companies or organizations that have made a meaningful difference in support of California agriculture. This year CAPCA is honoring their own by naming retired CEO Terry Stark the Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award recipient. Stark started his successful career by receiving his BS and MS in Agricultural Education from Texas State. He was a graduate of Class 18 of the Ag Leadership program. Stark attributes much of his drive, leadership and dedication to his service in the US Marine Corps as both an active and reserve duty officer. Starkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work history included Ag Manager of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, Ag legislative assistant to US Senator John Tower (TX), twice a Reagan appointee to the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service and then Chief of Staff to Deputy Secretary John Norton. Stark headed west and served as VPlegislative affairs at Western Growers and then Agricultural Producers Associations serving citrus and vegetable growers in CA and AZ. Stark became General Manager of the CA Citrus Marketing Orders for Navel & Valencia oranges until USDA Secretary Espy closed the programs in 1994. Terry moved to Fresno and became President of the Raisin Administrative Committee and the CA Raisin Marketing Board programs. Stark joined CAPCA in 2005 and officially retired in April 2015 from Association work to live in Georgetown, Texas with his wife, Sylvia and trusted canine Barney. He is still figuring out how to retire and continues to be engaged in providing additional leadership services during our current CEO search. Stark has had a history of mentoring and developing leaders throughout our agricultural industry for more than 20 years. His contribution to agriculture and service to our country has been exemplary. It is with much honor and respect that CAPCA recognizes Terry Stark as our 2015 Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award recipient. T

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2015 CAPCA Member of the Year:

Paul Crout - Central Coast Chapter

he CAPCA Member of the Year award is given to a member who is a licensed PCA and who excels in their contribution to the profession through CAPCA activities & their leadership above & beyond the norm. The 2015 recipient of the CAPCA Member of the Year Award is Paul Crout. Paul obtained his BS degree in Physical Geography with a minor in Microbiology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and became a licensed PCA in 2000. He consults in wine grapes, strawberries and leafy greens. Paul started with San Luis Farm Supply Co. and Westbridge Ag Products before joining his current employer, Helena Chemical Company. For the last two years, as a PCA with Helena Chemical, Paul has been engaged in managing the marketing and business development related to Helena’s branded product lines. As a current Certified Crop Adviser (CCA), Paul also supports Helena Chemical Company sales staff in the development and implementation of sound agronomic programs including fertilizer budgets, nutrient management plans and precision agriculture. Paul is currently wrapping up his second year as CAPCA Conference Chair and serves on the State Board of Directors as well as locally with his Central Coast Chapter CE Events. Paul is dedicated to improving the professionalism of the PCA through being engaged with growers. Paul was elected as the first nongrower/winemaker to the Central Coast Vineyard Team Board of Directors. Through the Vineyard

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Team, Paul Chaired the Sustainable Ag Expo committee which focuses on promoting and educating growers on sustainable agriculture. Nominated by three CAPCA Chapters, raising the bar of professionalism was the common thread as they each described Paul’s contribution to CAPCA, fellow PCAs and industry stakeholders. The Sutter Buttes Chapter wrote “His commitment to the Conference committee has been impressive to say the least… He brings new ideas and new energy to the Conference, and also to the State Board of Directors meetings. His professionalism and attitude is respected by everyone in the room, and his active engagement is contagious.” Central Coast Chapter wrote “The tremendous amount of hours Paul has volunteered

towards CAPCA has been instrumental in growing CAPCA and promoting an increasing level of professionalism.” Paul responded “To be recognized by your peers for the work you do as a professional and a volunteer is truly humbling.” Paul is married to Giselle Crout and has two children: Benjamin and Anna. Paul is committed to raising the professionalism of the PCA and is most deserving of recognition as the 2015 CAPCA Member of the year. T

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2015 Legislative Year – A Brief Look Ahead to 2016

he governor has had a busy 2015. Quite a bit of his energy has been spent dealing with the impacts of the ongoing drought in California, and on how to best address greenhouse gas emissions. In April, Governor Brown announced the firstever 25 percent statewide mandatory water reductions and a series of actions to help save water, increase enforcement to prevent wasteful water use, streamline the state’s drought response and invest in new technologies that will make California more drought resilient. As guided by the California Water Action Plan, the state has committed hundreds of millions of dollars - including Water Bond funds - to emergency drought relief, disaster assistance, water conservation and infrastructure projects across the state. Efforts are also underway to establish a framework for sustainable, local groundwater management for the first time in California’s history based on legislation signed by Governor Brown last year. The governor then signed landmark legislation in October. SB 350, authored by President pro Tem Kevin de León, codifies goals Brown laid out in his January 2015 inaugural address to double the rate of energy efficiency savings in California buildings and generate half of the state’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Earlier this year, the governor issued an executive order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in California 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 - the most ambitious target in North America and consistent with California’s existing commitment to reduce emissions 80 percent under 1990 levels by 2050. His work far from over, the governor has also called two Special Sessions: one on how to fix how California funds roads, highways and other infrastructure; and, the other on state’s core health program – MediCal. Special sessions are called to

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focus in on a specific issue area that may have become particularly thorny. Special Sessions run concurrently with the Regular Legislative Session, but bills introduced in Special Session do not have the normal policy and fiscal committee deadlines. ThenGovernor Arnold Schwarzenegger called 18 special sessions during his tenure between 2003 – 2010 to deal with the state’s budget crisis and the economy, worker’s compensation, tax reform, education and water policy, just to name a few. We expect Governor Brown to continue his conscientious and energetic work ethic in 2016. He will lay out his priorities for the year in his annual State of the State Address in January. He will undoubtedly work to find common ground to ensure the approximately $1 billion of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (“GGRF”) monies that were left on the table due to disagreements with the Legislature regarding spending priorities are resolved. These yet-tobe allocated funds are outside of the mandated spending required of the GGRF. The new 2015 - 2016 Legislative Session began with 27 new members of the 80-seat State Assembly, and 14 new senators. Of those 14 newlyelected senators, half have never served in the Legislature. Currently

in the State Senate, there are 26 Democrats and 14 Republicans – one democratic member shy of a super-majority (2/3rds of the membership). In the Assembly there are 52 Democratic members and 28 Republican members – two democrats shy of a super-majority. The Senate Republican Leader position changed hands in August, just a little over one month prior to the end of this year’s Legislative Session. Senator Jean Fuller from Bakersfield was handed over the reins from Senator Bob Huff of Diamond Bar. Senator Fuller is well-known for her work as an educator and school administrator, the depth of her knowledge of natural resource, water and agricultural issues, and her expertise in increased efficiency and accountability. As we look ahead to 2016, we will have two additional leadership changes. It was announced in early September that Assembly Member Anthony Rendon of Lakewood would be taking over as the Speaker of the Assembly this January. Assembly Member Rendon was first elected in 2012 and represents the 63rd Assembly District, which includes nine cities – Bell, Cudahy, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Lynwood, Maywood, Paramount, South Gate, and a portion of Long Beach. During his first term in office, Rendon chaired the Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee and authored Proposition 1, the $7.5 billion state water bond passed by the voters in November 2014. This year, Rendon chaired the Utilities and Commerce Committee, and served on the Water, Parks & Wildlife, Natural Resources, Public Employees, Retirement and Social Security, and Appropriations Committees. Prior to serving in the Assembly, Rendon was an educator, non-profit executive director, and environmental activist. He led Plaza de la Raza Child Development

Services, Inc. as Executive Director. Before working at Plaza, Rendon served as the Interim Executive Director of the California League of Conservation Voters from 2008 to 2009. Speaker-elect Rendon attended Cerritos Community College before earning his Bachelors and Masters of Arts Degrees from California State University, Fullerton. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Riverside and completed post-doctoral work at Boston University. The Assembly Republicans also announced in September a leadership change that would officially occur in January. Chad Mayes of Yucca Valley, who was elected to the state Assembly in 2014, will succeed Kristin Olsen (R – Modesto), as the Assembly Republican Leader. Mayes served as a Yucca Valley Town Councilman, where he served as mayor twice and as a board member of the San Bernardino Associated Governments, and as a member of the Statewide Board of Directors for League of California Cities. A former financial advisor and registered tax preparer, Assembly Member Mayes shares ownership in a local small business with his brother. Mayes is a graduate of Liberty University. There were over 2,300 bills introduced in this first year of the 2015 – 2016 Legislative Session. The CAPCA Government Relations Committee met regularly to review the many proposals and reported to the Board those bills relevant to the association. Several key measures that were signed into law are briefly shown below. Bills that did not make it to the governor this year will have the opportunity to move forward next year. We anticipate just as many or more bill introductions in 2016. AB 559 (Lopez) - Monarch butterflies: conservation This bill authorizes the Department of Fish and Wildlife to take feasible actions to conserve monarch butterflies and the unique habitats they depend upon for

successful migration. The bill would authorize the department to partner with federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, academic programs, private landowners, and other entities that undertake actions to conserve monarch butterflies and aid their successful migration, including the Monarch Joint Venture. AB 707 (Wood) - Agricultural land: Williamson Act contracts: cancellation Requires the Department of Conservation to provide a preliminary valuation of the land to the county assessor and the city council or board of supervisors at least 60 days prior to the effective date of the agreed upon cancellation valuation if the contract includes an additional cancellation fee, as specified AB 751 (Cooper) - Vertebrate pest control research: repeal extension The California Department of Food and Agriculture is required to establish a vertebrate pest control research program to investigate effective and economical alternative methods for the control of vertebrate pests. The program cooperates with the United States Department of Agriculture to fund research programs to maintain, develop, and register vertebrate pest control products used in California. This bill extends the repeal date for provisions relating to vertebrate pest control January 1, 2026.

AB 1259 (Levine) - Bees: apiculture: state-owned lands Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to consider authorizing, rather than permitting, apiculture on department-managed wildlife areas, and allows the department to temporarily authorize the placement of bee hives on these lands through simple lease or permit agreements that are not subject to competitive bidding. SB 643 (McGuire) – Medical marijuana This bill establishes a regulatory framework for the cultivation, sale, and transport of medical cannabis by the Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation, the Department of Food and Agriculture, the Department of Pesticide Regulation, and other state entities. For information about how to access more detailed bill information from our legislative tracking system, contact Tomas Garza at The Gualco Group, Inc. at (916) 441-1392 or via email at Tomas_Garza@GualcoGroup. com. T

AB 1039 (Assembly Committee on Agriculture) - Fertilizing materials: violations: administrative penalty Removes the authority of the California Department of Food and Agriculture to levy a civil penalty against a person in violation provisions relating to fertilizer, and instead authorizes CDFA to levy an administrative penalty, and authorizes CDFA to file the department’s final decision directing payment of an administrative penalty.

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CAPCA

Dedicated to Supporting PCAs

Mission & Purpose CAPCA’s mission is to facilitate the success of the PCA and to represent our 3000 members who provide pest management consultation for the production of food, fiber and ornamental industries of California. CAPCA’s purpose is to serve as the leader in the evolution of the pest management industry through the communication of reliable information. CAPCA is dedicated to the professional development and enhancement of our members’ education and stewardship which includes legislative, regulatory, continuing education and public outreach. Photo: Fred Rehrman, Elysian Fields

CAPCA 2016 Sustaining Membership Benefit Level Descriptions To maximize the benefit opportunities that CAPCA can offer their sustaining members, we are adjusting our tier membership program to better accommodate your specific needs. We encourage you to choose a level that will best suit your business goals and allow you to support CAPCA. Please read over the benefit levels carefully as they have been updated for 2016.

Bronze Level - $600.00

Silver Level - $2,000.00

Gold Level - $3,000.00

➢ One Subscription to CAPCA Adviser Magazine – $30.00 Value ➢ One Job Opportunity Placement in Adviser Magazine and on CAPCA Website – $300.00 Value ➢ Listing on Sustaining Member Page of Adviser Magazine (one line) – $200.00 Value ➢ 50% off Non-member Mailing Label Prices – 50% Savings ➢ Link on CAPCA Website (one line)

➢ Two Subscriptions to CAPCA Adviser Magazine – $60.00 Value ➢ Two Job Opportunity Placements in Adviser Magazine and on CAPCA Website – $600.00 Value ➢ One Advertorial in Adviser Magazine (any 2016 Edition) – $2000.00 Value ➢ Listing on Sustaining Member Page of Adviser Magazine (2 lines) – $300.00 Value ➢ Discounted Premium Exhibit Booth ($100.00 discount) ➢ Link on CAPCA Website (2 lines)

➢ Unlimited Job Opportunity Placements in Adviser Magazine and on CAPCA Website – $900.00++ Value ➢ Listing on Sustaining Member Page of Adviser Magazine (+ Logo) – $500.00 Value ➢ One Complimentary Mailing Label Request – $450.00 Value ➢ One Advertorial in Adviser Magazine (any 2016 Edition) – $2000.00 Value ➢ Discounted Agri-Expo Premium Exhibitor Booth ($200.00 discount) ➢ One Conference Registration – $295.00 Value ➢ Link on CAPCA Website (+Logo) ➢ Recognition at CAPCA Conference ➢ Access CAPCA’s Conference Room Suite at Discounted Rates

✧ Chrome Level - $5,000.

➢ 2 Advertorials in Adviser Magazine (any 2016 Edition) – $4000.00 Value ➢ Unlimited Job Opportunities Placements in Adviser Magazine and on CAPCA Website – $900.00 Value ➢ 2 CAPCA Conference Registrations – $590.00 Value ➢ Discounted Agri-Expo Premium Exhibitor Booth ($200.00 discount)

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CAPCA ED: Gearing Up for 2016 Mindy DeRohan, CAPCA ED Manager

he 2016 schedule is now available! Registration and location information is available online for all 2016 CAPCA ED seminars – this is the first time in CAPCA ED’s history that we are able to offer a complete schedule, posted before the New Year. The full program and agendas will be published in the coming months. This is a big step in the growth and further development of CAPCA ED programs and seminars. We urge each and every one of you to look at the schedule, select seminars that are of interest to you, and register today! CAPCA ED hosted nearly 40 seminars this year, plus partnered with CAPCA chapters and other organizations to coordinate even more. The attendance at CAPCA ED seminars has nearly doubled in 2015 and the 2016 meeting schedule promises seven-hour meetings with dynamic speakers and topics in locations that are convenient for CAPCA members and attendees. CAPCA ED is also excited to announce the newest addition to our team, Jacqueline Tabarez, a graduate of California State University, Stanislaus. Jackie will be taking over as the Northern California CAPCA ED Representative. Jackie is excited to join the CAPCA ED team and looks forward to working to ensure that the quality of CAPCA ED seminars continues to grow. Thank you for supporting CAPCA ED in 2015 and we look forward to seeing you at a seminar in 2016! T

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CAPCA ED – CE Seminar Opportunities Mark your calendars now for these informative and valuable training events coming your way. Dec. 1, 2015 – Bakersfield – Nutrient Mgmt Dec. 3, 2015 – Woodland – OFAC Dec. 16, 2015 – Calistoga – OFAC Jan. 27, 2016 – Yuba City – CAPCA ED March 2, 2016 – Exeter – Nutrient Mgmt March 3, 2016 – Santa Ana – CAPCA ED March 15, 2016 – San Ramon – CAPCA ED March 16, 2016 – Tracy – CAPCA ED March 22, 2016 – Redlands – CAPCA ED April 12, 2016 – Ontario – CAPCA ED April 13, 2016 – Escondido - OFAC April 19, 2016 – Lodi – CAPCA ED April 27, 2016 – Lakewood – CAPCA ED April 28, 2016 – Simi Valley – CAPCA ED May 4, 2016 – San Jose – CAPCA ED June 8, 2016 – Burbank – CAPCA ED June 9, 2016 – Palm Desert – CAPCA ED June 22, 2016 – Modesto – CAPCA ED June 23, 2016 – Sacramento – CAPCA ED Watch our web site for registration information: https://capcaed.com/ For additional information contact: Mindy DeRohan, Manager, CAPCA ED mindy@capca.com / (916) 928-1625 x207 Ariana Zamora, So. CA CAPCA ED Coordinator ariana@capca.com / (805) 704-3255

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Butte College Ag Hosts PCA Camp Shannon Douglass, Pathway to PCA Consultant

n October 23rd, Butte College in Oroville, CA hosted the first ever – and we hope annual – PCA Camp for high school FFA members and their teachers. Spearheaded by Dr. Carrie Monlux and her Ag Ambassadors, this activity showcased some of the skills critical to PCAs and skills that happen to be vital for several FFA contests. The 80 participants from 18 high schools came from as far north as Shasta Lakes and as far south as Awater. Topics covered included: entomology and insect identification, soil fertility and plant nutrition, weed science and identification, viticulture pest management and weed and insect collections. Funding for this event came from a one-time Ag Bio Mini Grant from SB 1070. That support, along with generous contributions from industry,

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provided breakfast and lunch and allowed each school to return home with some great resources and materials including resource books, field notebooks, hand lenses, lanyards and some great hat and t-shirt swag. Thanks to the support of BioQuip, each school also got an insect collection kit, pinning blocks, collection nets, pins and a plant press. Dr. Monlux’s inspiration for the event came from a similar event put on by Butte College to attract welding students. That successful event has been going on for over 10 years with strong industry support and includes local industry tours. Dr. Monlux hopes to add more industry participation to this event in the future as they expand the event. During lunch, more than 12 area PCAs attended and participated in a Q&A session. 30

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“They visited with students about their daily routine as PCAs, their strengths and weaknesses, recommendations for courses of study, and their overall thoughts about their careers as PCAs,” said Dr. Monlux. “It was fantastic!” When she began planning, Dr. Monlux had three goals for this event: “Our first goal was to give high school FFA members a first-hand glance at the PCA career and its connection to ag science and ag production. My secondary goal was to provide a leadership opportunity for our Ag Ambassadors Club members to organize and manage a mini-field day. My third goal was a huge recruitment opportunity for the Butte College Ag Department!” But Dr. Monlux sees this event as having additional

benefits too: “We have countless resources in plant protection from industry reps, manufacturers, PCAs, R&D, etc., and they can help our Butte College ag faculty closely tie their Knowledge Expectations to the FFA Career Development Events (judging contests) in Agronomy, Ag Pest Control, Vegetable Crop Judging, Soils and Land Judging,” said Dr. Monlux. “So, my goal is to make the connection to high school ag curriculum and PCA Knowledge Expectations and agri-science, careers, and ag industry needs.” Several Butte College faculty members helped with this event, including Tip Wilmarth, Bruce Hicks, Robert Landry and Toby Leonard. The event also had support from Chico State with Dr. Betsy Boyd presenting

one of the afternoon workshops. Pathway to PCA was pleased to be able to speak during the welcome activities. It was exciting to see a full house of students and teachers all so excited for a day of hands-on activities. As Dr. Monlux shared, “I really enjoyed seeing a new generation of budding entomologists, soil scientists, weed scientists, ag chemists, and ag sales professionals emerge at the high school level. These young men and women know they love agronomy and agri-science and this is a great kick start to get them on their way.” Pathway to PCA looks forward to assisting with this event in the future and perhaps working with other schools to get similar events established on their campuses. T

CAPCA Staff Contacts

JOYCE A. BASAN Programs/Communications Director

DEE STROWBRIDGE Dir. of Marketing/Finance

ADVISER Magazine Deputy Editor

Contact for: Conference, Sustaining Membership, Advertising, Accounting

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MINDY DeROHAN Manager CAPCA ED mindy@capca.com (916) 928-1625 x207

RUTHANN ANDERSON Director of Development & Membership Relations

LIEN BANH Executive Secretary & Office Manager

Assistant Secretary BOD, CCA Liaison, Grants

Contact for: Membership, CE, Web Access, Chapter Mtgs.

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ARIANA ZAMORA So. CA CAPCA Representative

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CCA UPDATE

Update on the Fertilizer Research and Education Program Amadou Ba, Ph.D., Environmental Program Manager II Feed, Fertilizer, and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch California Department of Food and Agriculture

he Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) held its 2015 annual conference in Seaside, California last month. This conference brings together researchers, crop advisors, students and agency staff to discuss the latest nutrient management information, and to network and share ideas with members of our agricultural community. If you missed this year’s event, we hope to see you next year. If you would like to be notified before next year’s conference, join our mailing list by sending your contact information to frep@cdfa.ca.gov. As a program of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), FREP strives to support California agriculture, with a focus

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on the sound and sustainable use of fertilizing materials. Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs) play a critical role in agriculture by delivering information and recommendations to California growers. Over the last 23 years, FREP has consistently supported California CCAs with research and education programs that help them stay at the cutting edge of crop management. Over this period FREP has provided the California CCA program with grants totaling more than $800,000 that have built the capacity of the program to support a growing cadre of professional crop advisors across the state. One of FREP’s recent technical education efforts is the Nitrogen Management Training Program

(NMTP) for CCAs, a voluntary nitrogen management curriculum. The Program is a joint effort between CDFA, University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), and CAPCA. The curriculum facilitates CCAs’ understanding of sound nitrogen management practices. CCAs who have taken this training are qualified to create and certify nitrogen management plans for growers, in compliance with the Central Valley Water Quality Control Board regulations. In 2014 and 2015, a total of 790 CCAs received training at various locations throughout California. One additional training session will be held in Fresno on January 20-21, 2016. If you would like to attend, please contact Mindy DeRohan at mindy@capca.com. Under recent water quality regulations adopted by the Central Valley Regional Water Board, growers are able to certify their own nitrogen management plans in areas that are at risk for nitrate leaching to groundwater. In order to certify their plans, growers must first participate in a CDFA NMTP. FREP worked with UC Davis to develop a training curriculum for growers based on the

save-the-date 2016 CCA NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT SEMINARS CCA nitrogen management training materials. FREP awarded a grant to the Coalition for Urban and Rural Environmental Stewardship (CURES) to train CCAs who will ultimately train growers in the program. Agricultural water quality coalitions will offer the training sessions to their grower members beginning in the fall and winter of 2015-2016. Since the inception of FREP, CDFA has supported critical nutrient management research and innovation. More recently, the program has added a focus of effectively bringing research results to the practitioners in the field who will benefit from that information. A great example of improving access to research results is the set of crop fertilization guidelines available on the FREP website. The guidelines are based on a synthesis of peer-reviewed journal articles and research reports and have been developed by a group

led by Dr. Daniel Geisseler, a soil science Cooperative Extension specialist at UC Davis. Currently, there are guidelines for 17 crops that account for more than 60 percent of Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s irrigated agriculture. The guidelines are available at www.cdfa. ca.gov/go/FREPguide. New crops are being added to these guidelines on a continuous basis, and there will be guidelines for 12 more crops added over the next two years. Nitrogen management brochures for specific crops are now being published by FREP. Based on the crop fertilization guidelines, these brochures are intended to be used as handouts for growers, and to help service providers communicate with growers about good nitrogen management practices. The brochures are available on the FREP website and can be provided to agricultural advisors and other service providers by request from FREP@cdfa.ca.gov. T

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CCA UPDATE

CA CCA Nitrogen Management Training Returns in 2016 Joyce A Basan, CAPCA Programs/Communications Director

he University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) will be joining with the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) FREP to offer nitrogen management training once again to CA CCAs. Additionally, CCA candidates who have passed both the International and State CCA exams and are in the CCA credential process will also be eligible for this training in 2016 (Note: Those CCAs who completed the certification in 2014 or 2015 do not have to take the certification training again.) The CA CCA program has been identified as an ideal resource to assist growers with developing nitrogen management plans and implementing best management practices. The main goal of the training program is to facilitate CA CCAs’ understanding of sound nitrogen management practices and make informed recommendations to growers. The course will cover 1-½ days, with the first day being a general session focused on identifying the key objectives, nitrogen cycle in crop production systems, nitrogen sources, irrigation & nitrogen management, nitrogen budgeting and future resources. The second morning will have concurrent sessions with emphasis on annual and permanent crops and will include nitrogen planning practices. CDFA is offering just one opportunity in 2016 to attend this training: January 20-21, 2016 at the Radisson in Fresno, CA. Registration will be online only – no on-site sign ups. Seminar fee will be $160.00 covering lunch on Day 1 and 11 CCA CEU hours. No refunds. Attendance is mandatory for both days of the seminar to be authorized to consult on nitrogen mitigation planning for water board regulatory purposes. Those CCAs who have already received their CDFA Nitrogen Management training in 2014 or 2015 may attend (depending on space availability) but will not receive any additional certification of attendance. CAPCA is providing the registration and administrative services for the nitrogen management seminars. If you have specific questions, please contact Mindy DeRohan at mindy@capca.com or call (916) 928-1625 x207. T

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2016 CDFA/UC Nitrogen Management Training Program Workshop Dates & Locations for Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs) and CCA Candidates in the credential process (must have passed both the International and State exams) ONLY Administered by CAPCA ED Registration available online only (no on-site registration accepted) January 20-21, 2016 FRESNO Radisson 1055 Van Ness Ave. Fresno, CA 93721 CCA CE credit only. Online registration available at: https://capcaed.com/ Pre-registration and payment required. No on-site registration accepted. No refunds. Cost $160.00 for each 1-1/2 day seminar. Must attend both days to be certified. Start times for seminar: 9:00 a.m. Day 1 / 8:00 a.m. Day 2

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Scale Pests of Walnut: Implementing IPM in a Changing Environment Emily J. Symmes, Area IPM Advisor for the Sacramento Valley, UC Statewide IPM Program and UCCE Tehama County

everal species of scale insects can infest English walnut trees in California. These include walnut scale (Quadraspidiotus juglansregiae), San Jose scale (Q. perniciosus), Italian pear scale (Epidiaspis leperii), frosted scale (Parthenolecanium pruinosum), and European fruit lecanium (P. corni) (Fig. 1–4). Currently, walnut scale appears to be the predominant species encountered in commercial walnut orchards in California. Ongoing research by the University of California and its partners will provide a better understanding of the distribution and abundance of scale species on different cultivars in regions throughout the state. Historically, scale pests have only occasionally been a principal pest management concern in walnut production. Direct damage typically occurs only when populations are very high, trees are otherwise compromised, and/or the level of natural biological control has been disrupted. In recent years, however, increased incidence and larger population sizes of scales have been reported, the causes of which are not well understood and likely involve multiple contributing factors. Possibilities include decreased levels of biological control by natural enemies, increased hyperparasitism of primary parasitoids, changes in cultural practices, and reduced incidental scale control caused by a shift away from broad-spectrum insecticides targeting other pests. To further intensify the pest management situation for scale pests of walnut, University of California researchers have confirmed that presence of walnut scales contributed to higher levels of infection of shoots by Botryosphaeriaceae (Bot) fungi than those of shoots without scales (Michailides et al.

2012, 2103). These factors have led to greater focus on scale pest management and highlight the importance of implementing sound integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in California walnuts. Paramount to a successful IPM program is proper identification of pests and their natural enemies, as well as knowledge of the basic biology and phenology (seasonal cycle) of all organisms involved. The scale pests impacting walnut production fall into two main subgroups: armored (hard) scales and soft scales. Walnut scale, San Jose scale, and Italian pear scale are armored scales; frosted scale and European fruit lecanium are soft scales. One key morphological difference between the two groups is that the cover of armored scales is separate from the body, while in soft scales, the cover is the actual body wall. The cover of armored scales can be removed to reveal the body of the insect beneath to aid in identification. Armored scale covers and bodies are flatter, while soft scales tend to be larger with a more rounded, helmet-shaped appearance. All scale insects have piercing-sucking mouthparts that are inserted into various plant tissues for feeding. The openings caused by this feeding behavior are likely the entry points for Bot fungal pathogens that result in higher levels of infection in trees with walnut scales. A generalized life cycle of armored scales involves an egg stage (concealed under the cover of the adult female), mobile crawler stage (most are yellow to orange in color), various immobile nymphal stages (depending on species), immobile adult females, and mobile winged males. Similarly, the eggs of soft scales are also concealed under the body of the adult female, and crawlers emerge from

Figure 1. Characteristic daisy-shaped cluster of walnut scale (A). Body of adult female walnut scale with cover removed (B). Photo: J. K. Clark

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Figure 2. Female San Jose scale (rounded scale cover in center) surrounded by male nymph (oblong cover) and small yellow crawlers (A). Body of adult female San Jose scale with cover removed (B). Photo: J. K. Clark

Figure 3. Italian pear scale colony with associated lichen (A). Body of adult female Italian pear scale with cover removed (B). Photo: J. K. Clark

Figure 4. Adult frosted scale, some exhibiting parasitoid exit holes (A). Adult European fruit lecanium look very similar adult frosted scale, but do not exhibit the waxy bloom of frosted scale during spring development (B). Photo: J. K. Clark

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the female to disperse and settle for feeding. However, nymphs of some soft scale species remain mobile and can move between areas of the tree before completing development. Many soft scale species in California can reproduce asexually, and therefore males are rarely observed in the populations. Walnut scales are often observed in characteristic daisy-shaped patterns on trees, which consist of oblong male nymphs clustered around a central, circular female. The body of live adult female walnut scales is bright yellow with deep invaginations along the body margins (Fig. 1), a feature that helps distinguish them from San Jose scale females (Fig. 2). Italian pear scale is associated with the presence of moss and lichens on the tree, and can be easily distinguished from other scale species by the reddish-purple coloring of the female body (Fig. 3). Frosted scales and European fruit lecanium are indistinguishable throughout most times of the year, except during a short period in spring when developing frosted scales secrete a waxy substance that covers the external portion of the body (Fig. 4). Walnut scales have two generations per year in the Central Valley of California. Overwintering populations resume development in late winter to spring, when males emerge and mating occurs. Crawlers begin to appear in spring (late April to May, depending on environmental conditions), and disperse by walking or are moved to other plants by wind, birds, or agricultural practices. They settle, begin secreting the waxy cover, and mature in place throughout the spring and summer. Crawlers of the second generation are typically observed in late summer through fall. San Jose scales usually have four generations per year, with first crawlers emerging in spring (April most years). Summer generations overlap and crawlers are present throughout summer and fall. The biology of Italian pear scale has not been as extensively studied. It

Figure 5. Dead adult female walnut scale with cover removed (~80X magnification). Photo: E. Symmes

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is reported to have one generation per year on walnuts in California, with peak crawler emergence in April through May (Profita et al. 1979, 1980). Frosted scale and European fruit lecanium also have a single generation per year. Overwintering populations resume rapid development in spring, with crawlers typically emerging in May through June. Crawlers move from twigs and small branches to leaves, where they settle and feed throughout the summer. In late summer through fall, nymphs move back to twigs prior to leaf senescence. Effective management of scales in walnuts begins with assessing the level of damage threat. Populations can be monitored during the dormant period and in-season when crawlers are present. Visual examination of trees and prunings during the dormant period will indicate

Figure 6. Walnut scale crawler (A). Walnut scale crawlers trapped on double-sided tape at ~100X magnification (B). Photo: J. K. Clark (A) and E. Symmes (B)

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the population size and level of parasitism occurring in the orchard. Small circular exit holes in the scale cover (armored scales) or body (soft scales) of the insect is evidence of parasitoid activity. It is also important during the dormant sample to evaluate the viability of the population (i.e., whether the scales are live or dead), particularly if insecticides were applied the prior season for scale control. This can be done by removing the cover of armored scales and using a hand lens to examine the body beneath. Live scales will retain the bright yellow or purple body coloring, while dead scales will be slightly darker in color, more transparent, and less “juicy” if poked or squished (Fig. 5). In-season monitoring for crawlers involves placing double-sided sticky tape around limbs near adult scales. Using sandpaper to smooth limbs and remove debris prior to placing tape will aid in adherence. Tapes should be placed by mid-April and monitored through crawler emergence to assess population levels as well as evaluate the efficacy of recent insecticide applications. Crawlers are slightly smaller than adult spider mites and can be seen on the tape with the naked eye if populations are high, or with the aid of a hand lens (Fig. 6). There are a number of natural enemies that attack scales in walnut orchards. Several species of parasitic wasps as well as a few generalist predators (e.g., twicestabbed lady beetle) may be present in orchards and contribute to reducing scale populations. However, given the association of Bot with scale pests, reliance on natural enemies alone may not be sufficient to avoid economic damage. Understanding which natural enemies are present is important when considering and timing other management practices, particularly insecticide applications that may adversely impact predators and parasitoids. If insecticide treatments become necessary, recent research has shown that both delayed-dormant and in-season applications targeting crawlers are effective in reducing populations of walnut scale. Studies in 2014 and 2015 showed that insect growth regulators (IGRs) buprofezin and pyriproxyfen (delayed-dormant application), IGRs spirotetramat and buprofezin, and nerve toxin combination bifenthrin plus imidacloprid (applied at crawler stage in May) all provided excellent long-term control eight months after application. Nerve toxins sulfoxaflor and low and high rates of acetamiprid (crawler application) did not significantly differ from untreated controls (Hasey et al. 2015). Future research will need to investigate the efficacy of different chemistries and timings for frosted scale and European fruit lecanium control, as well as address the frequency of chemical intervention needed to keep scale populations below damaging levels. Italian pear scale does not survive well without the shelter of moss and

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lichens; minimizing these (often a result of regular spring blight treatments) will usually provide sufficient control of Italian pear scale. When developing an IPM program, particularly as new situations arise as is the case for scale pests and Botryosphaeria in walnuts, keep in mind these few basic concepts. Know your enemies (the pests) and understand the threat of damage they pose under various conditions, know your friends (the natural enemies and other beneficials), and be mindful of how your chosen management practices impact the entire system. T References: Hasey, J. et al. 2015. Preventing Walnut scale and Botryosphaeria canker and blight. University of California Cooperative Extension Sacramento Valley Walnut News, Spring 2015 (Rev. June 1, 2015). http://cesutter.ucanr.edu/ files/214283.pdf Michailides, T. J. et al. 2012. Managing anthracnose blight and Botryosphaeria and Phomopsis cankers of walnut. Part 1: Botryosphaeriaceae and Phomopsis cankers of walnut. Walnut Research Reports, pp. 367–380. Michailides, T. J. et al. 2013. Managing Botryosphaeria/ Phomopsis cankers and anthracnose blight of walnut in California. Walnut Research Reports, pp. 325–346. Profita, J. C. et al. 1979. Italian pear scale studies – 1979. Walnut Research Reports, p. 11. Profita, J. C. et al. 1980. Italian pear scale studies – 1980. Walnut Research Reports, p. 11.

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Pocket Gopher and Ground Squirrel Control: Management Options for Citrus and Avocado Groves

Niamh Quinn, Area Vertebrate Pest Advisor, UCCE, Orange, Los Angeles and San Diego Counties Sonia Rios, Area Subtropical Horticulture Farm Advisor, UCCE, Riverside and San Diego Counties

are easier and usually more effective if employed before you plant the grove instead of after (Dreistadt 2008).

Prior to establishing a grove A groveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location influences whether certain vertebrates are likely to be pests of concern. Often groves adjacent to natural or unmanaged areas experience more vertebrate pest problems (Dreistadt 2008). When preparing land and planting a grove, take steps to prevent or reduce potential vertebrate pest problems. Habitat modification, fencing, shooting, burrow fumigation, trapping and toxic baiting programs

Managing a current problem According to the UC IPM Vertebrate Citrus and Avocado Pest Management Guidelines, management programs for vertebrate pests involve 4 basic steps: 1. Correctly identify the pest species. 2. Alter the habitat where feasible to make the area less favorable to the pest species. Wood and brush piles can harbor a variety of vertebrate pests, not just ground squirrels. These are not encouraged as they may augment vertebrate pest problems. 3. Implement appropriate control for the orchard and time of year. 4. Establish a monitoring system.

vocado and citrus groves provide abundant food and shelter for vertebrate pests that can cause significant damage. Pocket gophers and ground squirrels are the major vertebrate pests in these groves. Young trees can be easily damaged by rodents as they can cause trees to stunt and die (Dreistadt 2008).

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It is important to correctly identify the species that is causing the damage. Watch for the animals or indications of their presence, such as burrows, soil mounds or gnawing marks on trunks. Vertebrate control equipment and supplies (baits, fumigants, traps etc) are available at local retail outlets such as farm supply and hardware stores. In addition, many County Agricultural Commissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make certain rodent pesticides available to growers (Rex et al. 2004). Currently, pocket gophers and California ground squirrels damage is very prevalent in both avocados and citrus. Pocket gophers Pocket gophers live almost entirely underground. They are antisocial and solitary except while breeding (Rex et al. 2004). Pocket

Figure 1(opposite page): Photograph of pocket gopher. Photo: Ag Natural Photography, Ed Williams

gophers cause damage by feeding on tree roots and gnawing the bark of the trees just below the soil line, often girdling the trees. This may also expose damage roots to soil-borne pathogens such as phytophthora root rots: these may infect your tree resulting in dying trees and declining yields. Their burrows may divert irrigation water and contribute to soil erosion (Flint 1991). Management Guidelines Although pocket gopher presence is easy to detect, pocket gopher damage is frequently invisible as it often goes undetected until a tree exhibits stress. By this time, the tree may be beyond saving. Gopher activity is readily detected by the presence of fresh mounds of soil. The animals produce these in greatest numbers in the spring and fall, when the soil is amply moist (Rex et al. 2004). Gopher mounds are generally crescent-shaped and can be distinguished from mole mounds which are usually uniformly circular. Traps The post popular gopher traps are the two-pronged pincher traps. Choker-type box traps are also available and quite popular. Trapping is a safe and effective management alternative to baiting and fumigation. Even though trapping can be time consuming and costly, often this is offset by the effectiveness of a trapping program. Recent advancements in gopher management have shown that no attractants are needed to increase capture success (Baldwin et al. 2014). Baldwin also demonstrated that it was not necessary to cover trap sets, particularly in the autumn. It has also been shown that some traps are more effective (Baldwin et al. 2013) and that human scent has no effect on trap success (Baldwin 2015).

Fumigants The most common fumigants used in gopher control are gas cartridges (sodium nitrate and charcoal) and aluminum phosphide. Gas cartridges have been shown to be largely ineffective (Matschke at al 2000). Aluminum phosphide is an effective fumigant. It is a restricteduse material and can only be used by or under the direct supervision of a Certified Applicator. Aluminum phosphide cannot be applied if application sites are within 100 ft of a structure. There are special posting requirements for the use of this product and a fumigation management plan is required. It is important to consult the label. Carbon monoxide producing machines can also be effective at controlling pocket gopher populations. This control option is very time consuming but not as effective as baiting or other fumigation programs (Baldwin et al 2013). However, in organic orchards, where many management options are not available, this may be a good alternative. Toxic baits Diphacinone and chlorophacinone are the main active ingredients in

gopher anticoagulants baits. These are first generation anticoagulant rodenticides (FGAR). FGARs are multiple meeting toxicants that require pocket gophers to consume the bait multiple times over the course of 3 to 5 days to receive a toxic dose. This means that greater amounts of bait are required to maintain a ready bait supply over this time period compared with nonanticoagulant rodenticides. Strychnine and zinc phosphide are the two most commonly used nonanticoagulant rodenticides for gopher control. These toxicants kill gophers after a single feeding (acute toxicant). However, strychnine is difficult to acquire due to current supply issues. Zinc phosphide has a very distinctive taste that gophers may become adverse to. California ground squirrels California ground squirrels gnaw on fruit and bark and girdle trunks, scaffold limbs and occasionally chew on plastic irrigation lines. When digging burrows, squirrels bring soil and rock to the surface and deposit it in mounds near burrow openings. They enlarge burrow systems each year by constructing new interconnecting

Figure 2: California ground squirrel; Photo: Jack Kelly Clark

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Traps Traps are somewhat practical for ground squirrel control when squirrel numbers are low to moderate. There are several types of traps that kill ground squirrels, including box traps, tunnel traps, and Conibear traps. There are also multiple-catch traps available for ground squirrel management

Figure 3: California ground squirrel burrow openings in a citrus orchard. Photo: Sonia Rios

tunnels, so the longer the squirrels occupy the burrow, the more extensive and complex it becomes. Ground squirrels emerge from hibernation about late January in the southern part of the Central Valley and about a month later in the northern part. However, in Southern California and the coastal areas, ground squirrels can be active throughout the year (Dreistadt 2008). Management Guidelines When even one or two ground squirrels are present in or immediately adjacent to an avocado grove, control them; otherwise, damage is inevitable. Burrow fumigants, toxic baits, and traps are the current means of management (Rex et al. 2004).

Figure 4: California ground squirrel burrow openings in an avocado orchard. Photo: Sonia Rios

Fumigants Studies have shown that aluminum phosphide is an excellent material for controlling California ground squirrels (Baldwin and Holtz 2010). Programs utilizing aluminum phosphide are also considerably cheaper. Fumigation using gas cartridges is only moderately effective. Fumigation is generally most effective in the Spring and early Summer. High pressure carbon monoxide machines have also proven to be moderately effective for ground squirrel control. Toxic baits FGARs are also available for ground squirrel control. FGARs are applied above ground for ground squirrel management and can be applied using broadcasting, spotbaiting, or bait stations. It is important to always consult the labels as some products are only registered for use in bait stations. Bait acceptance trials may also be required before using these products. Zinc phosphide is also available for California ground squirrel management. Its effectiveness has been described as mediocre (Marsh 1994). In summary, managing pocket gophers and ground squirrels in citrus and avocado groves can be challenging. Regular monitoring of these pests in and around orchards should form the basis of a management program. Historical records of pest population levels, control measures implemented, and the effect of management methods, can be used to help determine the best management approach. T Work Cited: Baldwin, R. A., & Holtz, B. A. (2010). Fumigation of California ground squirrels revisited: are fumigants an effective method for controlling ground squirrels? In Proceedings of the Vertebrate Pest Conference (Vol. 24, pp. 129-132). Baldwin, R. A., Marcum, D. B., Orloff, S. B., Vasquez, S. J., Wilen, C. A., & Engeman, R. M. (2013). The influence of trap type and cover status on capture rates of pocket gophers in California. Crop Protection, 46, 7-12.

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Baldwin, R. A., Meinerz, R., & Orloff, S. B. (2014). The impact of attractants on pocket gopher trapping. Current Zoology 60 (4), 472-478. Baldwin, R. A., Chapman, A., Kofron, C. P., Meinerz, R., Orloff, S. B., & Quinn, N. (2015). Refinement of a trapping method increases its utility for pocket gopher management. Crop Protection, 77, 176-180. Dreistadt, S. H. 2008. Integrated pest management for avocados (Vol. 3503). UCANR Publications. Flint, M. L. 1991. Integrated pest management for citrus (Vol. 3303). UCANR Publications. Marsh, R. E. (1994). Current (1994) ground squirrel control practices in California. . In Proceedings of the Vertebrate Pest Conference (Vol. 16, pp. 61-65).

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Matschke, G. H., Ramey, C. A., McCann, G. R., & Engeman, R. M. (1995). Evaluation of a 2-active ingredient gas cartridge for controlling northern pocket gophers. International biodeterioration & biodegradation, 36(1), 151-160. Marsh, R.E., S. P. Terrell and G. Bender. Chapter 6: Vertebrate Pests Management. 2004. Avocado Production in California: A Cultural Handbook for Growers. University of California Cooperative Extension, San Diego County, p 159-184. University of California Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management: Managing Vertebrates in Citrus. http:// www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/r107601111.html. [Accessed May 9 2015].

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Monitoring Lygus Populations Dara has been monitoring lygus populations, and he has seen populations as high as 45 nymphs per 20 plants. “That is a big number considering the treatment threshold is one nymph per 20 plants,” says Dara. Mark Bolda, extension farm advisor in Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties expects heavy lygus pressure. “I have no expectation that populations will be lower. Lygus is nearly always a problem in strawberries and requires multiple applications,” he says.

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Progress Made on Control of the European Grapevine Moth: Present Status and Next Steps Matt Daugherty, UC Riverside; Monica Cooper, UCCE Napa County; Greg Simmons, USDA-APHIS-PPQ-CPHST; Rhonda Smith and Lucia Varela, UCCE Sonoma County.

n recent years California vineyards have been threatened by a wide range of arthropods and pathogens. Among the most prominent new threats, but also one that is emerging as an eradication success story, is the European grapevine moth (EGVM), Lobesia botrana (Fig. 1). Lobesia botrana is a tortricid moth that is likely native to Mediterranean Europe. However it has invaded several other regions, causing economic damage throughout Europe, and in parts of Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. More recently, EGVM has invaded parts of South America and California. Grapevines are a favored host for EGVM. Although it has been reported on other plants, most appear to be used opportunistically only when EGVM populations are very large. Lobesia botrana has multiple generations a year, with three documented in California. Successive generations of larvae target later developmental stages of grapes. The first feeds on flower clusters, the second on green berries, and the third inside mature fruit. Webbing within the clusters may be apparent, along with excrement and shriveled berries (Fig. 1). Feeding also encourages fungal infections and rots in the clusters, which are at least as problematic as the direct damage caused by EGVM feeding. The situation in California Lobesia botrana was first documented in California in Napa County in October of 2009. In response, in 2010 an extensive monitoring program was established that included deployment of traps throughout vineyards statewide at

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Figure 1. Adult European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana; EGVM) and larval feeding damage (inset). Images by Jack Kelly Clark courtesy of UC IPM.

Figure 2. Geographic distribution of cumulative Lobesia botrana (EGVM) detections (km-2) in Napa and Sonoma Counties between 2010 and 2015.

varying densities up to 1 trap per 25 acres. This program in 2010 included more than 60 thousand traps, with more than 10,000 alone in Napa and Sonoma Counties. In California, EGVM damage has been exclusively associated with grapevines. Although this insect is a relatively poor flier, it can disperse significant distances passively as a contaminant on fruit and equipment. In 2010 EGVM was detected throughout much of Napa (Fig. 2), and, in the first years of the infestation, in more limited numbers in other areas including Sonoma, Mendocino, Solano, Fresno, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Merced, Nevada and Monterey Counties. In light of the dramatic number of EGVM detections in 2010 (Fig. 3A), UC Cooperative Extension personnel in conjunction with county agricultural officials, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and the United States Department of Agriculture initiated an eradication program based on the recommendations of a Technical Working Group that consisted of international subject-area experts, UC and USDA scientists, and a representative of the wine grape industry. Coupled with continued widespread monitoring for EGVM, quarantines were established around confirmed detections (i.e. more than 2 moth finds or any immature finds), which regulated the movement of plant material and required proper handling of green waste and sanitation of equipment. The program also included active control of EGVM in both residential areas and commercial vineyards surrounding sites where moths were detected. In residential areas, treatments typically consisted of application of a Bt product, voluntary fruit stripping, and limited mating disruption. In commercial vineyards, management included treating the first and second generations with conventional or organic insecticides and extensive use of mating disruption.

Components of successful EGVM control The EGVM eradication program developed in conjunction with the Technical Working Group involved coordinating multiple regulatory and control measures. In commercial vineyard settings the key elements included the following: 1. Monitoring. Statewide monitoring for EGVM was used to guide regulatory decisions with respect to delimiting quarantines and treatment areas. Moreover, withinseason monitoring was used to refine insecticide applications, whose efficacy against EGVM depend on timing. Lobesia botrana was monitored with delta traps embedded with a synthetic version of the femaleproduced sex pheromone that are attractive to male moths. To adequately capture the first flight, traps were deployed starting at bud break, at densities of one per 25 acres. Seasonal patterns in the monitoring show that peak catch began in April, with additional smaller peaks in July and September (Fig. 3B). In 2010, while EGVM densities were high, UCCE personnel also directly monitored for eggs and larvae on flower clusters and berries to facilitate more precise timing of insecticide applications. This extensive monitoring

was critical for delimiting the area over which EGVM was already well established by the time the program began. In addition, it is plausible that such monitoring helped to identify the location of other, more recent, introductions before EGVM became widespread there, improving the chance for a successful outcome at those locations. 2. Insecticides. A range of insecticides are available for EGVM control on grapevines. These include several conventional foliar insecticides (e.g., insect growth regulators, diamides), as well as microbial products (i.e. Bt) and other organic insecticides (e.g., spinosyns). Chemical control targeted young EGVM larvae for the first two generations. By the third generation, bunch closure can limit the effectiveness of insecticides. Timing of the applications for the first generation was based on monitoring of the insect and plant development, with the optimal being just prior to bloom. This timing usually provided effective control via a single conventional application, or a few applications of organics made at approximately weekly intervals. Timing of applications for the second generation was based on a degreeday model. Initially the amount of area treated around an EGVM detection varied, but starting in

Figure 3. Overall A) yearly and B) seasonal trends in Lobesia botrana (EGVM) catch in California.

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2011 it was standardized to a 500 m radius around detections based on the relatively short distances usually travelled by this insect. A concerted effort was made to recommend products effective against EGVM that minimize non-target effects, as well as organic treatment options. These considerations, plus extensive outreach to the grape-growing community, were intended to maximize grower participation in the program - which pesticide use reports suggest was successful. 3. Mating disruption. In addition to their use in traps, pheromones play an important role in EGVM control via mating disruption. Such programs seek to reduce reproductive rates by inundating the local environment with enough female pheromone that males have trouble locating a mate. Mating disruption is most effective when females are relatively uncommon (i.e. low population densities) and when the program includes deployment over significant contiguous areas for a sustained period. In Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EGVM program, dispensers were deployed at a density of 200 per acre, placed throughout the block and in advance of the first male moth flight (i.e. just before budbreak). However, because the same pheromone is used in monitoring traps, there is potential for the use of mating disruption to undermine trapping efficacy. Therefore, mating disruption was only deployed in areas where EGVM was documented â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not areas being monitoring to determine whether EGVM was present. The use of mating disruption in addition to insecticides was recommended because multiple, layered control measures often increase the chance of success compared to individual tactics. Indeed, the EGVM program in California may well be a case study for the effective implementation of mating disruption as part of a larger eradication program.

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Present outlook and next steps In 2010 a total of more than 100,000 male EGVM were caught on nearly 4,000 positive traps, mostly in Napa County (Fig. 3A). However, after a season of management, trap catch declined dramatically to 146 male moths in 2011. By 2012 EGVM appeared to be restricted to Napa County, and in 2014 there was a single male moth caught in Sonoma County. As a result of these declines in trap catches, quarantines were lifted in most regions and mating disruption efforts were reduced. As of October no EGVM have been caught in 2015 (Fig. 3A). In 2015 insecticide applications made have been supplementary treatments at sites where EGVM had been trapped in 2013. The temporal trends in EGVM dynamics are promising in that they suggest the initial invasion has been effectively controlled, if not eradicated. This apparent success is attributable to a range of factors. Central among them is having the support of not only grape growers and the general public, but also scientists, extension personnel, regulators, and others to address this pressing problem. With funding from multiple sources, the program was able to leverage scientific knowledge into developing sound recommendations, which were communicated to growers and the general public via extensive outreach efforts. Such efficient transfer of knowledge and widespread cooperation is critical to mitigating the threats posed by invasive species. Despite the success in controlling EGVM in California over the last six years, continued vigilance is needed. Because of worldwide trade and ongoing infestations in other regions there are plausible pathways for reintroduction of EGVM into California. Thus, planning is underway to develop a posteradication response plan in the region that will include continued monitoring across the state to facilitate a rapid, robust response to EGVM should the need arise. T

References Cooper M. L., L. G. Varela, R. J. Smith. 2010. European grapevine moth: a new pest of grapes in California. CAPCA Adviser Magazine 13(4): 20-28. Cooper, M. L., L. G. Varela, R. J. Smith, D. Whitmer, G. Simmons, A. Lucchi, R. Broadway & R. Steinhauer. 2014. Growers, scientists and regulators collaborate on European grapevine moth program. California Agriculture 68(4): 125-133. Gilligan, T.M., M.E. Epstein, S.C. Passoa, J.A. Powell, and J.W. Brown. 2011. Discovery of Lobesia botrana [(Denis & Schiffermuller)] in California: an invasive species new to North America (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington 113(1): 14-30. Varela, L. G., M. L. Cooper, L. J. Bettiga & R. J. Smith. 2010. Identification of tortricid moths in California vineyards. CAPCA Adviser Magazine 13(5): 24-29. Varela, L. G., R. J. Smith & M. L. Cooper. 2011. Timing insecticide treatments for European grapevine moth. CAPCA Adviser Magazine 14(3): 18-22. Varela, L. G., M. L. Cooper and R. J. Smith. 2013. Trapping for European Grapevine Moth. CAPCA Adviser Magazine 16(3):20-25. Zalom, F., J. Grieshop, M. A. Lelea, & J. K. Sedell. 2013. Community Perceptions of Emergency Responses to Invasive Species in California: Case Studies of the Light Brown Apple Moth and the European Grapevine Moth. Report submitted to USDA in fulfillment of Cooperative Agreement #10-8100-1531-CA. Zalom, F., L.G. Varela and M. L. Cooper. 2011. UC IPM European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana) provisional guidelines. http:// www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/EXOTIC/ eurograpevinemoth.html

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Beet Curly Top Virus Persistent Issue in Tomatoes Tom Turini, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Fresno County Cooperative Extension Vegetable Crops Advisor

hose who work with tomatoes in much of California will be familiar with the symptoms of beet curly top virus. In tomatoes, this virus will cause young plants to develop small, cupped leaves with swollen purple veins that will fail to develop fruit. If plants are infected at slightly later stages of development, symptoms will again include the cupped leaves and purple veins, but will also include small fruit that turn red prematurely and these plants will also fail to produce marketable fruit. At late stages of plant development, expression of the cupped leaves with swollen purple veins may be limited to single shoots and the rest of the plant may not show symptoms, or there may be a general collapse of the plant. Incidence of plants that express beet curly top virus symptoms can vary from 1% or less to more than 50% in the tomato fields in the central and southern San Joaquin Valley. In

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these areas, years in which there is tremendous damage, such as 2013, may be followed by years in which the levels in most areas are below 5%, such as in 2014. In other parts of the state, such as in Imperial Valley, Salinas Valley and other coastal areas and the northern San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys, the virus is present but rarely reaches levels of economic importance. Virus Transmission: Beet curly top virus is transmitted only by the beet leafhopper (Circulifer tennellus); it is not seed-borne, cannot be transmitted mechanically in the field and is not spread by other insects. This leafhopper is about Âź inch in length and is rarely observed in tomatoes. Tomatoes are not a preferred host of the beet leafhopper and it will not remain in the field. This insect will land on a tomato plant, feed and potentially transmit the virus, but will move quickly off

of the plant. The leafhopper will essentially be capable of transmitting the virus for life once it acquires the virus. Therefore, if it lands in a large tomato field, it may transmit the virus to several plants before it moves out of the field. Host Range: Beet curly top virus can infect about 800 plant species but some are more important hosts than others. A few potential crop hosts of the virus include beets, beans, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, muskmelon, spinach. Weed hosts include buckhorn plantain, filaree, pepperweed, Bassia spp., Russian thistle and mustard species. Cycle in the Central Valley: In the Central San Joaquin Valley, the beet leafhopper moves from the foothills to the west to the production area as the temperatures increase and the plant hosts that they are living on dry in the spring. This insect will have multiple generations on the

Opposite: Mature field with a moderate level of Beet curly top virus infection incidence. Plants infected at early stages of development were dead and plants infected late in the season show graygreen curled leaves.

valley floor on weeds or preferred crops through spring and summer. In the fall, with the destruction of many of the hosts of the leafhopper on the valley floor and the decrease in air temperature, they will migrate to the sunny slopes of the foothills to the west of the production area. It is likely that some are also staying on the valley floor, but it is unclear that these are important to development of the disease. In studies currently in progress, the virus levels in the vector vary annually and seasonally. Control: Control of beet curly top virus is challenging and a multiple tactic approach is more likely to result in commercially acceptable levels of disease under high pressure conditions. However, the inconsistency in the occurrence of the virus over years results in questions over the necessity of a control program. While there are clearly high risk areas, some areas only occasionally have issues with the virus. In some areas, occurrence is rare, but severe. State of California Program: In consideration of the potential seriousness of the issue, the California Department of Food and Agriculture Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program, which is funded by a grower assessment, was established many decades ago. Program personnel monitor the foothills and take steps to reduce beet leafhopper population densities before they move back onto the valley floor and they monitor sites of concern within the production area. The beet leafhoppers that they capture are tested for virus and overall risk is assessed before actions are taken. Cultural Control: Through sanitation and planning, risk of damage due to this virus can be

Beet curly top virus infected plants typically have dull green, upward curled leaves with swollen purple veins and prematurely red, small, misshapen fruit.

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High Beet curly top virus incidence in young processing tomato field. Infections occurring at early stages of plant development result in severely stunted dull, green plants and the plants will fail to develop further or produce fruit.

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reduced. If beet leafhoppers that have beet curly top virus are living on weeds, and these weeds become an unacceptable host for the beet leafhopper, they will move from that site. Mowing or disrupting the sites in which the leafhopper are living can cause mass migration into susceptible crops and result in tremendous damage, so this should be considered in important tomato producing areas. If possible, weedy sites should be eliminated prior to planting tomatoes, or the sites should be treated to reduce the leafhopper populations prior to destruction of the habitat if tomatoes are in the area. If there is a high risk of this virus, reduced losses may be experienced if the tomato transplants are placed more densely. Although some plants will be lost in years with high pressure, it is more likely that the remaining plants will compensate for those that die and reduce the yield loss experienced.

Chemical Control: Chemical control is not to be used as a standalone management tactic; under very high pressure at critical stages of plant development, commercially unacceptable levels of disease will occur even with very intensive insecticide programs. Well timed neonicotinoid insecticide applications can reduce the level of disease as compared to untreated controls. A newer insecticide with a novel mode of action reduced the level of disease from 12% in the untreated control to 5% when applied as a transplant drench in one study conducted at the University of California West Side Research and Extension Center and additional work is planned for confirmation. Plant resistance in tomatoes is not currently available in commercially used varieties in California. However, beet curly top virus resistance is among the pathogens that are being bred against

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Crop Production Services Description: Crop Production Services has a Golf/Landscape Sales Representative position immediately available in the San Diego territory. The candidate will be responsible to devise and implement sales plans and market development in the area. Salary DOE. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass, Horticulture, Soil Science or related field; Ability to work independently and self-motivate; Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; Hold a California PCA license or have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Has the ability to problem solve and respond quickly; Hold valid driver’s license; Able to occasionally lift 50 pounds. To apply: Please send resumes to Breanna.lee@cpsagu.com

Crop Advisor I/II/III – SGS Sacramento Valley

J.R. Simplot Company Description: The Crop Advisor provides customer service to growers through the sale of fertilizer and related products, consultation services and follow-up on delivery. Under general direction from the Area Sales Manager, provides support to members of the regional crop advisors to meet the company’s sales goals and objectives. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college/university plus three years related experience/training highly desired; PCA certification highly desired or the ability to obtain it quickly; Agronomics knowledge of various related products required; Must have strong communication skills and the ability to work well in team environments; Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations; Ability to write reports, technical procedures, governmental regulations and procedure manuals. To apply: Internal Candidates - Apply through Employee Space to Job ID #1641; External Candidates - Visit www.simplot.com/careers, Select Job Search, Current Opportunities, All Open Positions, Search Job ID #1641 Please prepare a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications and submit with your resume via our online application process.

Farm Production Supervisor – Reedley

Reedley College Description: Under direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and implements farm operations to support agricultural instruction and collaboration with local industry. The Farm Production Supervisor is responsible for managing the operations of a college ag laboratory and assists in development and implementation of operational procedures related to instructional assistance, operation of a farm/ag lab, animal care, crop production, and facilities and equipment maintenance and repair. Duties are carried out with considerable independence within a framework of policies, administrative guidelines and state laws/codes. Must use excellent communication skills to facilitate and interact with a wide range of schools, vendors, management, administrators, faculty, staff and students while maintaining day-to-day management of the agricultural laboratory. Qualifications: Any combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Bachelor’s degree in Ag or related area AND at least 2 years of full-time paid experience in farming (row crops, field crops, trees, vines or ornamental crops, animal husbandry related to beef, sheep, swine or equine production) with at least 1 year in a supervisory or managerial capacity. Licenses & Certificates: Valid Driver’s License; State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation (or DPR) – Qualified Applicator Certificate or License to apply Pesticides; California Agricultural Pest Control Adviser License. Application Deadline: December 11, 2015 at 4:40 p.m. Apply online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/scccd

Plant Nutrition Research Agronomist - Fresno

AgroPlantae, Inc. Description: Research Agronomist conducts applied agricultural research on various crops with plant nutrition products. This position will execute various agricultural trials from planning through final report preparation. Research Agronomist must perform project implementation, monitoring, data collection, analysis and reporting. Responsibilities: Plan and execute numerous, applied research projects on AgroPlantae products performance in various crops. Work with the Company Management Agronomy & Field Product Development, Sales Personnel, Research Contractors and customers to support and evaluate product performance. Qualifications: Agricultural field research, scouting or other agriculture field technical data collection experience; Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy, Plant or Soil Science or related fields or experience equivalent; Effective communication skills; CCA Certification and/or PCA License desirable but not required. For more information please contact: AgroPlantae, Inc., Direct Line: (559) 498-0388, Fax (559) 314-6064, info@agroplantae.com

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formulated here in the USA,” states Joe Middione – Chief Operating Officer. “You will see the American flag proudly displayed on everything from our website to our promotional materials to our packaging.” In addition, “We try to stay on the forefront of technology,” states Middione. “We are about to release a new fungicide into our portfolio that incorporates two modes of action and broad-spectrum disease control for crops such as tree fruit and grapes. This is truly a unique product and you will be hearing a lot more about it very soon. We fully expect this new product to be registered in California in time for the 2016 use season.” “We have three new products scheduled for launch in 2016,” says Heinze. “In addition, we have a long list of product development candidates that will continue our strong growth curve into 2017 and beyond.”

With double-digit growth for five consecutive years, an experienced sales team and a dedicated support staff, Willowood USA is fast becoming a recognized name in the crop protection industry, living up to its motto of: “We are proud of the fact that the majority of our products are “Helping growers feed the world, one product at a time” Headquarters: Roseburg, OR Number of Employees: 12 Number of Products: 50+ Key Western US Products: Willowood Oxyflo 2EC - broad spectrum herbicide Willowood Oxyflo 4SC - low VOC herbicide Willowood Ethofumesate 4SC - herbicide Willowood Glufosinate 280SL - non-selective herbicide Willowood Paraquat 3SL - non-selective herbicide Willowood Propanil 4SC / 80CHS - rice herbicide Willowood Clethodim 2EC - grass herbicide Willowood Azoxy 2SL - fungicide Willowood AzoxyProp Xtra - fungicide Willowood Mepi Chlor 4.2% - plant growth regulator Willowood Propicon 3.6EC - fungicide Willowood Lambda Cy 1EC - broad spectrum insecticide Willowood Imidacloprid 4SC - insecticide Willowood Abamectin 0.15EC - miticide Willowood Abamectin 0.7SC - low VOC miticide Willowood Teb 45DF - grape, tree fruit, nut crop fungicide Willowood Pronamide 50WSP/3.3SC - head lettuce herbicide

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PCA Trainee - Ukiah

Crop Production Services Description: Crop Production Services in Ukiah CA, has an opening for a PCA trainee. Reporting to the facility manager, the successful candidate will work under an established PCA, inspecting farmers’ fields and records weed, insect, disease and other observations. learning agronomy, and sales skills. The trainee plays an important role in field scouting services offered to help make timely informed and economical field crop decisions. There may also be an opportunity to provide location support and special events support during the growing season. The PCA Trainee will transition to a PCA role once the facility manager feels the trainee has skill set. Qualifications: Ag-based degree, ability to test and obtain PCA license within 8 months of date of hire; Preference given to individuals with experience with vines and/or field scouting experience; Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time under all weather conditions; Above average organizational skills, ability to understand new concepts and learn quickly, complete work targets with little or no supervision in a timely manner, self-motivated; Ability to pass drug and alcohol screening. To Apply: please send your resume with references to breanna.lee@cpsagu.com Subject: Ukiah Trainee

Pest Control Adviser - Watsonville

Crop Production Services Description: Watsonville CPS has an immediate opening for an experienced PCA. With high earning potential, full benefits and a 401(k) plan that is second to none, experienced candidates should not pass on this opportunity. Duties: Sells company products and services; Maintains sales programs within assigned territory/accounts; Responsible for meeting annual sales goals; Monitors competitive activity and trends; May be required to keep records and prepare reports on sales activities; Knowledge of product features, benefits, and use; Responsible to continue education on marketing techniques, products and services; Provides training to employees as needed; Initiates trials that will support marketing efforts; Interprets soil, tissue, and water analysis; Researches and responds to technical inquiries; Develops proprietary fertilizer formulations; Publishes and distributes periodic summaries of agronomic observations and research; Maintains and builds customer contracts; other duties as assigned. Requirements: Demonstrated supervisory experience in vocational ag or a combination of education/work experience; Extensive knowledge and experience in brussel sprouts; Ag-based degree desired; Valid driver’s license required; Prior sales experience and valid PCA license. To apply: Send resume to Breanna.Lee@cpsagu.com or visit www.cpsagu.com

Agronomist - Stockton

Redox Chemicals Duties: Agronomist will work with growers and distributor consultants on a daily basis helping them reach their production goals. Make agronomic recommendations; provide solutions to soil, plant, and water issues. Provide Redox product training and conduct product trials to support sales efforts. Plan and present trial data during distributor and industry meetings. Responsible for territory sales and development, including reporting, forecasting, inventory management, and capturing industry needs. Requirements: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university. PCA license or CCA certification desired, but not required. Previous sales experience desired. Desire to learn and work well with team members. Valid driver’s license. To apply: Send resume to jared.sannar@redoxchem.com or mail to P.O. Box 129 Burley, ID 83318.

Retail Representative – Kern County

Syngenta Description: Represent and be a strong contributing team member within the Syngenta Sales Team and supporting functions in the Commercial Unit/District in order to achieve profitable growth and create an industry leading and sustainable position for Syngenta. Implement the Syngenta strategy to deliver the three core objectives: Integrate, Innovate, Outperform. Responsibilities: Deliver campaigns and offers to targeted customers; Create demand at the customer level; Act as a steward of the Syngenta portfolio by making recommendations and by managing complaints/issues in the field as needed, in partnership with Agronomy; Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets within territory and district; Develop an understanding of customer needs via consultative selling, recognized expertise, and trust with customers; Collect and report market intelligence and relevant value chain insights; Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within Commercial Unit/District guidelines. Qualifications: Minimum BA/BS in Ag science or BA/BS in non-ag discipline with significant industry background; minimum 2 years in sales; PCA license (or ability to obtain within 1 year); Strong sense of customer focuses and demonstrated excellent sales and negotiation skills. Apply online at http://jobs.syngenta.com/job/North-America-USA-California-Retail-Representative-%28Kern-County%2C-California%29-Job/291976500/

Sales Representative (PCA) – Santa Maria

Helena Chemical Description: Helena Chemical Co. has a sales position open in our Santa Maria branch, serving San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara Counties. The successful candidate will promote our Company’s products to retail grower customers by selling products or services or obtaining orders or contracts for products and services. Call on regular or prospective customers to solicit orders. Demonstrate products and provide essential information. Focus Crops: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, Artichokes, Celery and Leafy Greens. Requirements: B.S. degree from a 4-year university, 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combo of education

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and experience. A valid California PCA license with categories (A,B,E). CCA license a plus. We offer excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package. To apply: Please fax or email your resume to: MillerN@HelenaChemical.com / Fax: (805) 928-7057

Pest Control Adviser – Northern Sacramento Valley

North Valley Ag Services Responsibilities: Scouting fields, conducting soil and tissue testing and coordinating insect trapping to determine customer needs. Advising customers as to target pests, product type, product brand, timing, rates and related rules and regulations. Meeting with growers to maintain relationship and foster a supportive environment. Arranging product formulations, application strategies and deliveries in concert with team members. Monitoring and evaluating the activities and products of the competition. Representing the company at CE seminars, conventions, conferences and trade association meetings. Assisting in the development and implementation of strategic sales plans to meet corporate goals. Executing sales forecasts and setting personal performance goals accordingly. Helping to coordinate product research and development. Qualifications: Ag-related Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, though a wide range of ag-related experience may be considered as a substitute. Minimum 2-4 years experience in the pest control field, a valid CA PCA license. A CCA license and a fluency in Spanish is a plus. To Apply: Please email your resume with your salary and benefits requirements to: mpierce@northvalleyagservices.com

Seed Production Agronomist - Coastal CA

Syngenta Description: Execute established seed production plans to assure that Syngenta has a consistent, timely, producible supply of high quality seed, assure successful production of critical genetics of region through active technical liaison with breeders, marketing, logistics, growers and third party vendors. Responsibilities: Geographically contract required production acres with seed growers to maximize yield, minimize freight costs and deliver seed meeting quality specifications; Develop and maintain a grower evaluation system to drive increased yields and quality; Understand species and variety characteristics, seed quality standards, PLC advancement priorities, and crop delivery requirements to optimize seed availabilities; Develop and implement programs regarding agronomic issues in production fields including, weed and insect programs, and timely field inspection programs. Make pesticide and agronomic recommendations to optimize yield and COGP; Coordinates receiving activities to meet conditioning schedules in conjunction with Plant Operations; General administrative management duties including signing grower contracts, collecting – preparing – inputting data for reports, conducting QBS management meetings, pricing and managing disposition of harvest. Qualifications: Knowledge of general industry procedures, practices, and terminology; Excellent communication skills; PC and business software skills; Strong agronomic and pest management skills. Apply online at http://jobs.syngenta.com/job/Santa-Maria-Seed-Production-Agronomist-%28Coastal-CA%29-Job-CA-93454/302500100/

Trialing/Operations Manager – Gilroy

Syngenta Description: The Station Trialing Manager manages nursery and yield trial projects on behalf of multiple scientists and projects, ensuring they are completed timely, accurately and in the most cost effective manner. This is measured by reliability of seed production, precision of yield trials, and budget efficiency. Responsibilities: Management of site support staff; Oversee station activities to assure that department standards and timelines are met for packaging, planting, agronomic management and harvesting; Align resource and work plans; Manage operating budgets; Identify and support capital needs; Identify and plan for synergies that maximize cross-crop testing and evaluation; Coordinate Contra Season activities with the Winter Nursery (WN) Capacity Control team and on-site Scientists; Research Site Management responsibilities; Support and model a Station culture that meets or exceeds the Syngenta standards for HSE and Stewardship. Requirements: BS degree and 5 years experience in field research preferred; Demonstrated ability in field research process management and management of staff and teams. Apply online at http://jobs.syngenta.com/job/Gilroy-TrialingOperations-Manager-%28Gilroy%2C-CA%29-Job-CA-95020/299328500/

Soil Scientist

Produce Careers Description: Serves as a primary support to the sales team, technical department, and growers. Gathers, interprets and evaluates information about the chemistry, biology and physics of soils to inform and influence issues as diverse as agricultural production, environmental quality, human health, climate change, land remediation and biodiversity. Responsibilities: Provides advice on rural or urban land use; Researches and develops soil characteristics and classifies soils; Performs chemical analysis on micro-organism content of soil; Designs, conducts and participates in soil studies and projects of new fertilizer blends; Investigates responses of specific soil types to soil management practices. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or Plant Science; Knowledge of food production techniques and equipment, plant and animal biology, and chemisty.. Apply: Please contact Jennifer Mazza, Jennifer@producecareers.com

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CAPCA UPDATES

DECEMBER - JANUARY Kern Chapter & CAPCA ED December 1, 2015 Nutrient Seminar 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hodel’s Restaurant, Bakersfield, CA Contact: Mindy DeRohan (916) 928-1625 x207

North Coast Chapter & OFAC December 16, 2015 Sustainable/Organic Prod. Seminar 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Calistoga Fairgrounds, Calistoga, CA Contact: Hector Bedolla (707) 478-9555

San Diego Chapter December 2, 2015 Laws & Regulations Seminar 7:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Farm Bureau, Escondido, CA Contact: Bryan VanderMey bvandermey@ucanr.edu

Kern County Chapter January 28, 2016 Label Update Meeting 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hodel’s Country Diner, 5917 Knudsen Dr., Bakersfield, CA Contact: Roger Williams (661) 221-3840

Woodland Chapter & OFAC December 3, 2015 Sustainable/Organic Prod. Seminar 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Woodland, CA Contact: Mindy DeRohan (916) 928-1625 x207 or Steve Beckley (916) 539-4107

For more information visit the CAPCA ED website at www.capcaed.com

CHAPTER NEWS Ventura Chapter

CAPCA’s Ventura Chapter announces the following scholarships and donation activities: Scholarships - David Avila is a senior studying Plant Science at Cal Poly, Pomona. He’s specializing in turf, landscaping, and irrigation. David received a scholarship award of $2000. Timmy Klittich is a freshman at Cal Poly, SLO studying Agriculture and Environmental Plant Science. He plans on working in agriculture doing sales/ production/management. The Ventura Chapter awarded a scholarship of $2000 to Timmy. Madeleine Benchwick is a sophomore studying Plant Science at Auburn University, Alabama. She’d like to become a grower/manager/PCA. Madeleine was awarded a $2000 scholarship. Donations - Ventura Chapter also donated $2000 to Dr. Ruben Alarcon (CSU Channel Islands Foundation) for his start-up program for a PCA Certificate. He is coordinating

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an education program where part-time/working students can obtain their lower division science curriculum at our Ventura County Community Colleges and upper division science courses at al CSU Channel Islands, so they can now fulfill all the educational requirements to get a PCA license. They are also doing outreach to PCAs, growers, and local Ag Companies to provide internships so students can concurrently fulfill the work experience requirements to pass the exam. Ventura CAPCA gave $2000 to Dr. Mark Hoddle’s Harry Scott Smith Scholarship Fund at UC Riverside to support his students doing research in Bio Control. Additionally, the Ventura Chapter gave $2000 to Danny Klittich who is doing his doctorate in entomology at UC Davis, studying the effects of silicates to repel leafminers. T

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PAPA CE Seminar

Chico

PAPA

Tarp, Shayla

(831) 455-8068

7.5

12/01/15

Grower Meeting

Ord Bend

Glenn Co Ag Comm

Wong, Tom

(530) 934-6501

3.5

12/01/15

Nutrient Mgmt Seminar

Bakersfield

CAPCA ED

Derohan, Mindy

(916) 928-1625

6.5

12/02/15

PAPA CE Seminar

Indio

PAPA

Alvitre, Sharise

(559) 623-9905

12/02/15

PAPA CE Seminar

Anaheim

PAPA

Creath, Teri

(805) 934-1056

12/02/15

Laws & Regs Update

Escondido

CAPCA

Vander Mey, Bryan

(760) 715-8083

12/03/15

PAPA CE Seminar

Sacramento

PAPA

Tarp, Shayla

(831) 455-8068

7.5

12/03/15

Organic/Sustainable Prod.

Woodland

CAPCA

Derohan, Mindy

(916) 928-1625

12/04/15

Tuolumne CE Workshop

Sonora

Tuolumne Co Ag Comm

Shutler, Greta

(209) 533-5691

12/08/15

The Almond Conference

Sacramento

Almond Board

Nicolau, Jenny

(209) 343-3248

2.5

12/08/15

The Almond Conference

Sacramento

Almond Board

Nicolau, Jenny

(209) 343-3248

12/10/15

Using the Right Pesticide

Modesto

Stanislaus Co Ag

Genasci, Anna

(209) 525-4730

12/10/15

Almond Conference

Sacramento

Almond Board

Nicolau, Jenny

(209) 343-3248

12/10/15

Almond Conference

Sacramento

Almond Board

Nicolau, Jenny

(209) 343-3248

12/16/15

Organic/Sustainable Prod.

Calistoga

OFAC

Derohan, Mindy

(916) 928-1625

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