June 2017 CAPCA Adviser Magazine by CAPCA

CAPCA

ADVISER JUNE 2017 / VOL. XX, NO. 3

California Association of Pest Control Advisers www.capca.com

DISEASE PROTECTION FOR HIGHER YIELDS AND QUALITY.

WINE, TABLE, RAISIN GRAPES

Grape growers face a variety of tough diseases in the vineyard, from Powdery mildew and Botrytis to Black rot and Phomopsis. Not only do these diseases cause serious losses in crop yield and quality, but they can also overwinter and cause problems on your vines from season to season if left untreated. Preventing, managing and eliminating these diseases is essential to protect your investment in your wine, table and raisin grapes.

DISEASE THREATS

DISEASE CONTROL

POWDERY MILDEW

TREATMENT

If insufficiently controlled, symptoms of Powdery mildew can include red, blotchy areas on dormant canes; chlorotic (loss of greenness) spots on upper surfaces of the leaves; white, powdery or dusty areas; and white, powdery masses settled on the entire berry surface.

WELL-DESIGNED PREVENTIVE PROGRAMS

Treatment methods for both diseases are similar, which helps growers maximize efficiency for their fungicide applications and time in the field. To maximize return, growers can select a fungicide that is highly effective on both diseases for the key timings.

MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION The University of California, Davis, recommends several practices to manage Botrytis, including:

BOTRYTIS According to the University of California Cooperative Extension, Botrytis spores, if left untreated, can infect intact, healthy flowers and shoots during bloom, and then develop later as fruit matures, devastating your grape quality and overall crop yield.

Leaf removal Applying fungicides properly Planting resistant varieties Canopy management

DOUBLE TROUBLE Powdery mildew and Botrytis bunch rot diseases often go hand in hand in vineyards. Untreated severe Powdery mildew can lead to Botrytis, causing mounting threats for wine, table and raisin grape growers. Becoming familiar with available treatment options for both diseases can minimize yield loss and quality reduction.

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Cover Photo: J.K. Clark

Table of Contents

05.

From the Editor

PCA PROFILE

06.

Government Relations

12.

CAPCA ED

18.

Pathway to PCA

20.

CCA Update

REGULAR FEATURES:

08 ��Danilu Ramirez

COMMUNICATIONS 14 ��CAPCA Visits Sundance Press 16 ��Did You Notice You Received Your Renewed License or Certificate Earlier This Year? DPR

UC IPM 26 ��Monitoring Navel Orangeworm and Codling Moth In and Near Mating Disruption Orchards

22. Special to the ADVISER - Nutrients

FARM ADVISORS

34. Exclusive to the ADVISER - Organics

Emily J. Symmes

30 ��Basic and Applied Aspects of Microbial Control and its Role in IPM Strategies Surendra K. Dara

PCA Profile - see page 8

50.

Career Opportunities

54.

Continuing Education

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CAPCA Updates

CAPCA is excited to offer a NEW mini-conference

CAPCA

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This mini conference will feature: • In-Class Continuing Education • Hands-on Vineyard Tour • Exhibit Hall • Welcome Reception • Networking Opportunities

May 23-24, 2017 Pechanga Resort Temecula, California

Accreditation: • CDPR - 10.5 ceus • CCA - 11.5 ceus • AZ PCA - 11.0 ceus • CDPH - 1.0 Category A (Wednesday Only) • ISA - 3.5 ceus (Treeworker; Arborist; Municipal Specialist; Utility Specialist; Practice)

Sponsors are listed in Bold

Thank you Sponsors & Exhibitors Agrian Agroplasma, Inc Amvac American Vineyard Magazine Arborjet Arysta LifeScience Baicor BASF Bayer Crop Science BioSafe Systems Brandt Crop Protection Services Certis USA Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Diversified Waterscapes, Inc Dow AgroSciences Gowan Company Irrometer

Jet Harvest Solutions Malcolm Media Ag Publishing Nature’s Source Neudorff North America Nichino America NovaSource Polymer Ag Roscoe Moss Company Solutions 4Earth TKI Trece Mar Vista Resources Verdegaal Brothers, Inc Westbridge Agricultural Products Wilbur Ellis Company Willowood Wonderful Nurseries

Registration is limited - register now Reservations can be made at the Pechanga Resort by calling 888-732-4264 identify yourself with the CAPCA Spring Summit Code # SCAPA517

For Question Contact Dee Strowbridge - dee@capca.com; 916-928-1625 x 203 Spring Summit Coordinator

From the Editor The Benefits of Collaboration

he question that seems to generate surprise from people the most is when I ask them “How can we collaborate?” It’s a disarming question to lead with when someone thinks your perspective is wrong and their perspective is right. It’s an encouraging question for a group that might have a great message, but no platform to share it. And collaboration seems to be the way that things are increasingly getting done in agriculture with the current legislative and regulatory environment in California. Collaborations and partnerships have been part of my goals for CAPCA from day one as CEO. We’re finding ways to expand the reach and voice of CAPCA through existing programs, without having to “reinvent the wheel”. Collaboration gave our December 2016 Applicator Alerts - Spray Safe Issue a dual purpose as both a publication, and an outreach tool in both English and Spanish, working with the Kern County Ag Commissioner’s Office. Partnerships are driving recent discussions on behalf of California CCAs regarding potential liability issues they face with Nitrogen Management. As we expand CAPCA’s Advocacy voice, you may see more collaborations and partnerships splash across the pages of the Adviser or highlighted at the next CAPCA ED meeting. I hope that you see the value in these as much as I do, and will continue to work together to establish the value of CAPCA, the message that PCAs are integral to California green spaces and at the center of plant health. Ruthann Anderson, Editor ruthann@capca.com

CAPCA EDITORIAL STAFF Ruthann Anderson - Editor Joyce Basan - Deputy Editor Dee Strowbridge - Membership/Conference Sylvia Stark - Advertising Sales Manager Lien Banh - Office Manager Ariana Zamora - So. CA Representative Jacqueline Tabarez - No. CA Representative Rachel Taft - Executive Assistant 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

Ruthann visiting the Coachella Station of local Water District.

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LEADERSHIP

Government Relations Update

Conway, LLP, in Sacramento. uring CAPCA’s most Soares is a graduate of Calrecent demographic Poly San Louis Obispo and the survey, members indicated McGeorge School of Law. Advocacy was a top priority for His firm has represented their value of membership. We prominent agricultural reviewed our Advocacy strategy growers and organizations over the past year and CAPCA before the legislature and leadership assessed goals for regulatory agencies. The firm’s our investment in Government accomplishments include a Relations and PAC activities. This tax-relief package for California lead us to request proposals from Agriculture and several other all Sacramento lobbying firms significant pieces of legislature. to invite a fresh perspective on Soares played a key role in the the PCA license and activities. matriculation of CDPR away from The extensive process included Henry Buckwalter CDFA and to Cal-EPA (rather interviews, meetings and long CAPCA Government Affairs Committee Chair than DHS) and in establishing discussions on what is next for CEQA functional equivalency for CAPCA and PCAs. After a review pesticide recommendations made by PCAs. He is also a of the top candidates, CAPCA’s Executive Committee partner in the Environmental Solutions Group, a consulting has selected our new lobbyist, George Soares, founding firm that provides regulatory services relative to pesticides, member and managing partner of Kahn, Soares, and air, and water quality. As CAPCA transitions to Soares, we are strategically looking at the roles that our lobbyist, Government CAPCA’s new lobbyist, George Soares Relations Committee, Board of Directors, and CAPCA staff all play in the success of advocating on behalf of the PCA. We all play a part in representing CAPCA on future legislative issues including: the implementation of the new school buffers, maintaining the value and integrity of the PCA license’s mandate to practice Integrated Pest Management and collaborating with industry groups. We hope to increase our CAPCA advocacy to a legislature that is usurping DPR’s role in reviewing, regulating, and canceling crop protection and production chemistries. This shift opens doors for Chapters to find new purpose in members taking their local legislators to lunch, or on a ride-a-long while in their district, to discuss CAPCA/ PCA concerns. This allows us to allocate PAC funds from state races to local politicians that may one day walk the halls of the Capitol. Leveraging the unique position we have as an association with members in every county of the state, CAPCA can strengthen relationships at local and state levels to better communicate our issues, concerns and the value of the PCA License to plant health. This vision may take us a couple years to fully execute, but this has been a great opportunity for us to set goals to better match the expectations of the membership with the investment we are making in advocating for our profession and our industry. T

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PCA PROFILE

anilu Ramirez is the CAPCA Central Coast Chapter’s current president. She has been working in the industry for 13 years, since receiving her PCA license in 2004. She also holds a QAL and is a California CCA, Technical Assistance Provider with the Central Coast Water Quality Control Board, and certified in nutrient management by CDFA. She received her B.S. in Crop Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Consulting mainly in vegetables and strawberries, Danilu specializes in nutrient management and water management. She currently works as a Water Management Consultant and Irrigation Specialist with RDO Water LLC / RDO Equipment company. Previously she was an Agronomist with JG Boswell Company and a Strawberry Production Manager with Driscoll’s Strawberry Associates. Now she helps growers with sediment and erosion control, pesticide management, irrigation and storm water management, nutrient management, sustainability planning and goals for continuous improvement. Danilu says: “Being able to implement everything I have learned throughout my career and apply it towards helping growers budget, plan and achieve goals is the highlight of my career. From working on a farm and writing PCA recommendations on a daily basis, to managing strawberry forecasts, I can now apply all my past experience to my current role as a consultant and help create a more sustainable future for California agriculture.” Her experience and investment in a sustainable future for California agriculture began even before Danilu

was licensed: “I am a 4th generation California farmer’s daughter. My uncle was a crop duster and he knew I had a great love for agriculture and understood my passion for plant science as well.” Danilu recalls, “When I was in high school he took me under his wing - literally! I became interested in the PCA’s role and I knew it would be a great fit for me. I did an internship over the summer after starting at Cal Poly and I was very excited to graduate and go to work as a PCA.” She’s equally passionate about the next generation of PCAs. When asked why she volunteered with CAPCA, she responded “I think it is important to dedicate time

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Being able to implement everything I have learned throughout my career and apply it toward helping growers budget, plan, and achieve goals is the highlight of my career.

to speaking to and interacting with potential PCAs and spreading my enthusiasm about agriculture.” As Central Coast Chapter President, Danilu’s plans for local community involvement have college and FFA students at the top of the list. Specifically, the Chapter plans to increase outreach at Cal Poly SLO through student breakfasts, on-campus events and investment at Crops Club meetings. The Chapter will

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also sponsor additional students to attend CAPCA’s Annual Conference in October. “We had so many success stories come back to us from students who got their dreams jobs because of the Student Network Event at Conference.” The energy and enthusiasm she has professionally are also a match for her hobbies: “This summer I am racing enduros across California – a combination of downhill and cross country mountain bike racing.” She’s also looking forward to two adventure races – 6 and 12 hour events that include ropes sections, kayak, mountain bike and orienteering/trail running, all done on an unmarked course by using coordinates, a compass and a map. And of course, she’s looking forward to time with her 10-month-old Blue Heeler puppy, Blazer Bluey. T

Danilu Ramirez CAPCA Chapter: Central Coast Education: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Interests: Mountain Biking/Cross Country Biking

T CAPCA STAFF CONTACTS T RUTHANN ANDERSON CAPCA President/CEO, Adviser Editor ruthann@capca.com / (916) 928-1625 x211

JOYCE A. BASAN Programs/Communications Director Adviser Deputy Editor joyce@capca.com / (916) 928-1625 x201

RACHEL TAFT Executive Assistant Admin. Support, Leadership Institute, Grants/Funding rachel@capca.com / (916) 928-1625 x202 SYLVIA STARK Advertising Sales Mgr. Contact for: Advertising/Publications sylvia@capca.com / (916) 607-0059

DEE STROWBRIDGE Dir. of Membership/Conferences Contact for: Conference, Sustaining Membership, Accounting dee@capca.com / (916) 928-1625 x203

ARIANA ZAMORA So. CA CAPCA Representative ariana@capca.com / (805) 704-3255

LIEN BANH Office Manager Contact for: Membership, CE, Web Access, Chapter Mtgs. lien@capca.com / (916) 928-1625 x200

JACKIE TABAREZ No. CA CAPCA Representative jackie@capca.com / (916) 928-1625 x205

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Coming this Summer: Nutrient Series Jackie Tabarez, Northern California Representative

e are excited to kick off our summer with the Nutrient Series for 2017 starting with the Organic/Sustainable Production on the Coast seminar in Oxnard â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 28th, followed by the Lodi CCA Nutrient Management seminar on July 11th and the Fresno Nutrient Management seminar on July 26th. Ending the summer tour with the Organic/Sustainable Production in the Southern San Joaquin Valley seminar in Tulare on August 10th. Although CAPCA ED is still providing DPR credit for attendees, DPR has limited credit for nutrient topics. Because of this, CAPCA ED is designing the programs of the nutrient series to concentrate on CCA CEUs. With over 800 PCAs in the state holding a CCA certification, CAPCA ED will be assisting many of our members in meeting their CEU requirements for their CCA renewals. Both PCAs and CCAs play an integral role in the implementation of integrated pest management (IPM). IPM is an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term prevention of pests or their damage through a combination of techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of cultural practices, and use of resistant varieties. It is a goal of CAPCA ED to support PCAs, CCAs and other license holders by providing well-rounded educational opportunities to strengthen and expand their knowledge base so they can continue their role as positive contributors in practicing IPM. The CAPCA ED Team is looking forward to seeing you this summer! T

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Mark your calendars now for these valuable training events. June 13, 2017 – Palm Desert – CAPCA ED June 22, 2017 – Sacramento – CAPCA ED June 28, 2017 – Oxnard – OFAC July 11, 2017 – Lodi – CCA Nutrient Management July 26, 2017 – Fresno – Nutrient Management August 2, 2017 – San Mateo – CAPCA ED August 2, 2017 – Ontario – CAPCA ED August 10, 2017 – Tulare – OFAC August 15, 2017 – Carlsbad – CAPCA ED August 17, 2017 – Simi Valley – CAPCA ED August 24, 2017 – San Luis Obispo – CAPCA ED September 12, 2017 – San Jose – CAPCA ED September 13, 2017 – Santa Paula – CAPCA ED September 14, 2017 – Bakersfield – CAPCA ED September 21, 2017 – Modesto – CAPCA ED September 27, 2017 – Chico – CAPCA ED October 15- 17, 2017 – Reno, NV – CAPCA Conference November 1, 2017 – Sacramento – CAPCA ED November 9, 2017 – Tulare – CAPCA ED November 14, 2017 – Napa – CAPCA ED November 15, 2017 – Modesto – CCA Nutrient Management November 15, 2017 – Arcadia – CAPCA ED November 16, 2017 – Santa Ana – CAPCA ED November 29, 2017 – Bakersfield – Nutrient Management November 30, 2017 – Gilroy – Nutrient Management December 14, 2017 – Calistoga - OFAC Watch our website for registration information: https://capcaed.com/ For additional information contact: Ariana Zamora, So. CA CAPCA ED Representative ariana@capca.com / (805) 704-3255 Jackie Tabarez, No. CA CAPCA ED Representative jackie@capca.com / (916) 928-1625 x205

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COMMUNICATIONS

CAPCA Visits Sundance Press

hanks to the generous invitation and support from Sundance Press owner and general manager Steve Rhynard, CAPCA staff made a visit in March to the publishing company that brings our ADVISER magazine and Applicator Alerts newsletter to life. Ruthann Anderson (editor), Joyce Basan (deputy editor) and Rosemary Southward (graphic design) traveled to see the April 2017 ADVISER issue while it was being produced. The tour of the short-run publication operation was conducted by Steve, along with Gene Mandish, account customer service manager for CAPCA’s publications. CAPCA staff also meet several other members of the company, many who have been with Sundance since before the ADVISER’s inception. The visit provided an overview of the publication process from file submission, the prepress process, the plating of the pages, on through the 4-color press production and assembling of the magazine. Viewing the bindery process provided a better understanding for the subtle variations that occur depending on where a page falls within the magazine. The operation that CAPCA staff viewed was extremely efficient and streamlined, with several levels of inspection and examination by Sundance’s team to ensure the publications meet the highest standard of quality in order to produce a professional printed product. CAPCA wishes to extend a special thank you to Steven, Gene, and the entire Sundance Press family for taking the time to explain the various stages, some of the fine points of the technological aspects, and the important components that go into producing our publications. T

Top photo, L-to-R: Gene Mandish (CAPCA’s Account Manager at Sundance), Joyce Basan, Steve Rhynard (Sundance Owner & General Manager), Ruthann Anderson and Rosemary Southward. Middle photo: Magazine on Press Bottom photo: Joyce & Rose viewing part of the prepress process with Sundance Prepress Manager, Mario Vargas. 14

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Before Alternaria hits, hit first.

Closer spacings, larger canopies and reduced orchard ventilation can create conditions that are conducive to disease. Plan now for an application of Merivon fungicide in the first spray of your Alternaria program. It provides excellent control of Alternaria, as well as a broad spectrum of other summer diseases, including anthracnose and rust. Merivon fungicide also provides Plant Health benefits, such as stress tolerance and growth efficiency, to maximize crop quality. Monitor your orchard and include Merivon fungicide in your crop protection plan.

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Did You Notice You Received Your Renewed License or Certificate Earlier This Year? Department of Pesticide Regulation

n 2016, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) saw an increase in early applications for renewals which helped cut down processing time for the approximately 15,000 licensees up for renewal. Early applicants were processed and renewed much faster than those who waited (see chart). Those who submitted applications in August– October received their license in less than four weeks (and as quickly as 2.5 weeks)! Whereas those who submitted at the end of December had a wait time of up to seven weeks. Early submission also allowed DPR staff time to contact license and certificate holders regarding problems or issues before their license expired, preventing the person from losing their license and having to retest.

Based on this past year’s success, DPR will send renewal packets by early August to those renewing in 2017 (surnames and business names beginning with the letters M–Z). DPR reviews applications in the order in which they are received and processing time can take up to 60 days, so applying early will put you at the front of the line. To help remind you to submit your renewal early, DPR will send reminder postcards before and after mailing out the renewal packets. Additionally, DPR recommends all licensees sign up for the Licensing, Certification and Continuing Education electronic mailing list at http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/dept/listserv/listdesc.htm for important renewal updates. It is essential to submit your renewal application no later than November 1st if you want to ensure you have your renewed license by December 31st. DPR encourages you to submit your renewal even earlier (before October), if you prefer to have your license in early December and be eligible to register with the County Agricultural Commissioner before the New Year. Make sure to save these important dates and mail your renewal in early! T DPR Licensing Division contact LicenseMail@cdpr.ca.gov

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DEPARTMENT OF PESTICIDE REGULATION LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BEFORE NOVEMBER 1 Mail your application before November so that your license or certificate can be issued before it expires. If you submit before October, you will be renewed by early December and can then register with your county before the New Year. .

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Submitting earlier allows DPR staff additional time to notify you of issues or problems that could delay processing your license.

M-Z LICENSEES

DPR will mail renewal packets in August to license and certificate holders with surnames and business names starting with letters M-Z

PEST CONTROL BUSINESSES Renew your qualified applicator FIRST. For pest control businesses, the qualified applicator MUST BE renewed before the business license can be renewed. If you do not receive your application contact the Licensing Program at licensemail@cdpr.ca.gov or download a blank application at: www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/license/lictypes.htm

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Pathway Reaches the Blue Jackets

o you recall that time of year when Fresno is covered in thousands of blue jackets? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right! The 89th California State FFA Leadership Conference took place at the Fresno Convention Center, bringing together more than 7,000 FFA members from the 330 FFA Chapters in California. CAPCA had the opportunity to interact with FFA members, Ag teachers, students from colleges, and others in the industry. Kevin Esau, Fresno-Madera CAPCA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CE Chair, and Jackie Tabarez, Northern California Representative, were fortunate enough to share with

those in attendance what CAPCA is and what Pathway to PCA can do for the students. For the teachers, there was the Ag Teacher Kit on display which included: Seed ID, Entomology Catch & Pin Set, Tree Fruit Pest ID & Monitoring Cards, Weed Pest ID & Monitoring Cards, and Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Photo Cards. Teachers can earn this kit by attending a workshop at the CATA Conference in San Luis Obispo in June. If your CAPCA chapter is interested in sponsoring an Ag Teacher Kit, please contact Rachel Taft: rachel@capca.com, (916) 928-1625 x202.

Kevin Esau (2nd from right) and Jackie Tabarez (right) engage with FFA students at the State Conference about the PCA career.

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CCA UPDATE

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The CCA exam process is challenging.That’s why it’s valuable.

by Franz Niederholzer Ph.D. and Patrick Dosier, Members CCA Board of Directors

t’s not easy becoming a Certified Crop Advisor – a CCA. You must pass two exams (an international and a regional exam), have a certain amount of work experience/education, and commit to upholding a Code of Ethics. Passing the exams are the biggest hurdle for many trying to become CCAs. With the current pass rate for the regional CA/ AZ CCA exam floating around 50%, it’s no secret that it is challenging. This is by design. It is a tool to identify those who should, at that time, be certified by measuring a candidate’s knowledge of the regional soil, water and crop management practices outlined in the CA CCA Performance Objectives. It is built to differentiate between those who have the knowledge base from those lacking the knowledge at the time of the exam. This benefits those who obtain the certification as it means that they are among the ranks of qualified professionals identified by a knowledgeable third party. It is a certification to be proud of and one that can differentiate you from your peers. The CA/AZ CCA Exam is designed to measure one’s knowledge specific to California and Arizona’s specific crops, soils and climate. The questions are written by a committee of U.C. and industry experts. The exam is revised annually based on feedback from ICCA testing experts and statisticians. Each question is subject to an Anghoff analysis, in which a panel of CCAs judge its relevance to actual field work and estimate what portion of newly hired California CCAs “should” know the answer. When combined with the right/wrong data from previous tests, the Anghoff review edits, or may even delete, questions that are too hard, too easy or irrelevant to the skills needed as a working CCA. Going forward, this annual review will also be used to set the passing score for the exam. Potential advisers can be assured that a tremendous effort is made to ensure that the test accurately measures their competency.

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A CCA candidate should not take this test lightly. It is extremely unlikely that even the most experienced and knowledgeable crop adviser could pass the test “cold”, or without study. On the other hand, there are plenty of resources available to provide a candidate with all of the information that they will need to have a high probability of success. Use them. The California CCA Board recommends at least 30 hours of study for each of the two exams. That’s a CA CCA Exam Info. commitment of one hour a day, each www.cacca.org/exams day of the work week, for 12 weeks before the exam. So, if you’re planning on taking the exams this August, then you should begin studying right now! Remember that this information is the knowledge that your clients want you to possess. Your confidence, credibility and career will instantly benefit from your studies. If test taking is not your thing, check out the Mayo Clinic website for information on how to reduce test anxiety in preparation of the big day. Also, if you have a documented learning disability, special accommodations can be made to address them. Bottom line: the CCA Exam is challenging. It is effective in separating knowledgeable and committed candidates from those who are lacking the knowledge, experience or the commitment to Mayo Clinic Info on obtain this valuable designation. Test Anxiety Combine the rigorous exam with adherence to the CCA Code of Ethics and with documented work experience and you have one powerful title – a Certified Crop Adviser. T

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Pest Control Through Plant Nutrition III By: JW Lemons, CCA, CPAg - Field Agronomy Manager, AgroLiquid

ntil the 1970s, Silicon (Si) was essentially ignored. It is not listed as an essential nutrient on many of the existing lists. However, it is very beneficial in a plantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fight against pests. The International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) has recently listed Si as a beneficial substance. Silicon is the second most abundant element after oxygen in the earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crust and in soil solution. It is mainly present in the soil solution as silicic acid. Please understand this article is not a research report. This series is intended to highlight the importance of plant nutrition on the continued fight against pests. One of the challenges facing the industry is pest control. Billions of dollars are spent each year on pesticides, and we still lose enough food to feed at least 600,000,000 additional people. In previous articles in this series, it was discussed that, worldwide, approximately 125 million tons of crops, including rice, wheat, maize, potatoes and soybeans, are lost each year to fungal diseases alone. In developing countries, an estimated 40 to 50% of crops are lost to pests. Even in the United States, crop losses have been stated at 20 to 25%, including produce crops, timber and rangeland. With continuing resistance and regulatory restrictions to current pesticides, fungicides, bactericides, herbicides and rodenticides, we need all the help we can get. With ongoing research findings, more emphasis focuses on other integrated pest management techniques. One of those is plant nutrients and their effect on controlling and reducing the incidents of pest infestation and damage. By continuing to look at these additions to IPM plans, we can enhance the control achieved with pesticides, possibly at reduced rates. This is one way to possibly slow the resistance built up by some pests and prolong the usefulness of our pesticide chemistry. Silicon is being researched to discern how it can assist in pest control. Si is most readily taken up into the plant through the roots. It must remain soluble as the xylem transports it in the plant. Once deposited, it becomes immobile. Many research trials have shown the growth and yield benefits of fertilizing with silicon. Crop responses have been noted in barley, maize, wheat, pumpkin, sugarcane, rice, and turf grass to name a few. It is the mitigation of both abiotic (environmental) and biotic (living organism, pests) plant stresses that the

application of silicon shows real potential. Defense against biotic stress has centered around two main mechanisms, mechanical (physical), and biochemical or molecular. Mechanical interference focuses around the plant sending silicon deposits to damaged or attacked areas. This is a physical barrier and is harder on the mandibles of chewing insects. Also, deposits of silicon can make it tougher for sucking insects or fungal and bacterial infections to penetrate the plant. The biochemical or molecular mechanism is more complicated, dealing with the production and sometimes the reduction of enzymes. Some of the biochemical interference of Si may have effect on the reproductive cycle of pests as well, which can result in higher mortality rates or lower larvae production. Other studies show that silicon treatment can attract natural predators to help control or reduce populations of certain pests. Work done around and on fungal pathogens has dominated much of the research in the past. Diseases such as powdery mildew and blast fungus, seem to be better controlled by silicon than others but this alone could be huge in an agriculture industry often attacked by those infections. Evidence suggests that silicon may interfere with effector proteins released by these pathogens. This allows a plant to mount better defense reaction. Leaves were collected from a voleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food source containing higher levels of silicon. These high levels resulted in reduced populations of voles in the area. To

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Interestingly, much of the research shows plants with higher silicon levels attract many natural predators affecting pest population. While the studies are too in-depth to detail in this article, many scientists believe we need to be taking a much closer look at Si treatments to numerous crops. While this series of articles has shown just three of the nutrients, the implications of crop nutrients’ role in Integrated Pest Management should warrant further investigation by Pest Control Advisors as well as Certified Crop Advisors.

verify this finding, leaves were collected in areas where plants had lower levels of silicon and vole populations increased in those areas. Simply stated, high silicon levels wears the teeth of the vole much like it wears the mandibles of chewing insects. Silicon treated wheat in Australia showed a reduction in the amount of feeding done by wild rabbits on that crop. Research shows increasing evidence that silicon treatment increases levels of defense-related genes. This enhances the activities of plant-defensive enzymes leading to increases of accumulated defensive compounds. For example, additions of silicon increased phenolic compounds, phytoalexins, and momilactones. Silicon strongly enhanced resistance to Greenbug in wheat when these enzymes increased. When silicon is added to crops with current infections of insects such as aphids or pathogens, the infected plants increased defensive enzyme productions. Treated rice plants show defense responses against chewing herbivores like leaf roller. `

References: Reynolds O. Padula M., Zeng R. and Gurr G. (2016) Silicon: Potential to Promote Direct and Indirect Effects on Plant Defense against Arthropod Pests in Agriculture: Front Plant Sci. 7:744 Laing M D., Gatarayiha M C. and Adandonon A. (2006) Silicon Use for Pest Control in Agriculture: A Review. Proc S Afr Sug Technol Ass Plant Pathology, University of KwaZulu-Natal.

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Monitoring Navel Orangeworm and Codling Moth In and Near Mating Disruption Orchards Emily J. Symmes, Sacramento Valley Area IPM Advisor University of California Cooperative Extension and Statewide IPM Program

ating disruption options have improved in recent years, with dispensers and release profiles optimized for a variety of orchard situations. As a result of the economic and efficacy advancements, orchards under mating disruption (MD) for certain key pests are becoming increasingly common. This article focuses on the effects of MD on trap-based monitoring of codling moth (CM) and navel orangeworm (NOW). With regard to codling moth, this can apply to walnuts, apples, and other pome fruits. For navel orangeworm, this information largely applies to almonds and pistachios. It is important to understand how mating disruption affects the ability to monitor pests in orchards under MD as well as in orchards in proximity to MD. Researchers are currently investigating how far-reaching the impacts of mating disruption are to nearby non-MD blocks. Pheromone-only trapping methods will certainly be impacted in MD blocks, and can be affected in nearby nonMD environments (without the added benefit of substantial disruption, and thus population and damage reduction). Modified monitoring methods are necessary in and near MD orchards to effectively manage pest populations. Disruption of sexual communication in moths is thought to function by the following broad types of behavioral mechanisms, and combinations of the two mechanisms:

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• Competitive attraction (false-plume-following), in which males are diverted from orienting to females because they are attracted to competing ‘false’ trails emitted by synthetic pheromone dispensers. • Non-competitive mechanisms, whereby exposure to synthetic pheromone inhibits or blocks the ability of males to sense and/or respond normally to pheromone emitted from females. These include camouflage, desensitization (i.e., adaptation and habituation), and sensory imbalance. Understanding the mechanism(s) underlying successful mating disruption is important to the development of products and best practices to maximize the effectiveness of this technology. In a practical sense, the presence of synthetic pheromone in and around the orchard environment, if effectively impacting mate location/mating success, will impact our traditional surveillance methods (i.e., using pheromone lures to track population abundance and activity). Codling moth and navel orangeworm females emit sex pheromones that elicit responses from males of the species. Therefore, with the exception of negligible random catches of females, pheromone traps predominantly track only male activity. One of the goals and indicators of successful MD for NOW and CM is ‘trap shutdown’ (zero to very low

Left: Walnut infested with a codling moth larva. Photo by J. K. Clark

male catches in pheromone traps relative to non-MD environments). If you are working in a MD environment, you certainly want to monitor pheromone traps so that you can gauge this measure of MD effectiveness. However, traps with all zeroes or very few male moths only provide that one important piece of information. As a PCA in these situations, it is critical to be able to track the population cycles (‘flights’) and relative population abundance in the event that supplemental insecticide treatments are necessary, and to properly time the applications. There is also a distinct level of discomfort in ‘flying blind’ soto-speak, when little empirical data (i.e., trap counts) is available for decision making. Fortunately, there are alternatives available for monitoring CM and NOW in/near MD that can overcome trap shutdown by (1) incorporating non-pheromone based lures to trap males, females, or both sexes; and (2) employing additional surveillance methods (non-trapbased) to gauge pest pressure and inform treatment decisions. Codling moth options: (1) Traps and pheromone-kairomone combination lures: • Both female and male moths respond to pear ester (a plant-volatile functioning as a kairomone). This is available in the CM-DA combo lure (contains codlemone, the codling moth pheromone, plus the pear ester kairomone). Wing or delta traps baited with these lures should be used in orchards under MD in addition

to pheromone only traps (baited with 1X or L2 lures), necessary to detect trap shutdown as a proxy for efficacy of the MD treatment. If you are concerned with the performance of pheromone-only CM traps in non-MD orchards, consider adding some CM-DA traps, particularly if you suspect you are in proximity to an MD block that is affecting your pheromone trap catches. • Another option is the three-way lure (CM-DA combo plus acetic acid, CM-DA+AA). Think of this as a ‘supercharged’ lure, which can provide more robust capture in terms of numbers of females and males (in both MD and non-MD orchards). • With both the CM-DA and CM-DA+AA lures, be cautious in your evaluation of trap numbers. Numbers may be higher or lower than pheromone trap catch numbers, depending on your particular environment (MD, non-MD, near MD), and may not directly correlate with the same moths/trap/night thresholds you are accustomed to. (2) Non-trapping methods: • These surveillance methods involve in-season damage/ population estimates via dropped nut counts and canopy counts looking for strikes (visible as small chimneys of frass at the CM entry point). These monitoring methods can and should be incorporated into your IPM program to aid in treatment decisions, regardless of presence of MD and the trap-lure combination you are using.

Codling moth trap catches in a mating disruption ‘Serr’ walnut orchard using 1X pheromone and three-way CM-DA+AA combination lures (Glenn County, 2015).

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Navel orangeworm options: (1) Traps and kairomone-based lures:

Almond infested with navel orangeworm larvae. Photo by J. K. Clark

• Egg traps baited with almond meal and 3 to 10% crude almond oil are used to monitor female flights, specifically oviposition activity. Egg traps have been the historical standard for early season population detection and degree-day modeling. Drawbacks with the use of egg traps include reliability concerns in low population situations, possible competition with large numbers of mummies in the orchard early in the season, reduction in attractiveness as the in-season crop becomes increasingly attractive, and ease of use. However, these traps should not be impacted by MD environments, and despite potential limitations, can provide a piece of the pest management puzzle. • Lures comprised of mesh bags filled with ground almond and pistachio mummies in wing or delta traps are used to track female flight activity. Traps may catch some low levels of male moths, but numbers are predominantly female in these traps. As is the case with many plantvolatile based kairomone traps, these are less sensitive than pheromone traps in terms of abundance of moths caught (kairomones typically act at closer range than pheromones). In spite of this, these traps also should not be impacted by MD, and can be useful in discriminating moth flights and relative abundance when compared with historical and non-MD records. • Other lures for trapping NOW females, including phenyl propionate (PPO) and the five-component kairomone blend identified by John Beck, remain at the experimental/developmental stage. Neither is commercially available at this time, but these may provide additional options in the near future. (2) Non-trapping methods: • Monitoring crop phenology and concurrent oviposition activity can provide additional information as to pest pressure and need for treatment and should be incorporated into an IPM program regardless of MD status. This involves looking for NOW eggs on early splits (pea splits) in pistachio, and early hullsplit nuts in almonds. More information and details regarding monitoring and treatment options for CM and NOW are available online in the UC IPM Guidelines for each pest and crop of interest (www.ipm.ucanr.edu). 28

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Best practices for lure-based trapping and monitoring in general. • Storage and handling. Always follow manufacturer guidelines for storage and handling of lures. Most lures are best kept refrigerated or frozen (in non-cycling freezers). It is best to order fresh lures each year, as keeping lures for multiple years can impact performance. If lures are particularly ‘hot’ initially, pre-age lures (open packaging and let them sit out for a day or so) prior to deploying in the field to avoid misinterpretation of activity peaks. Use new traps every year and wear disposable rubber gloves when handling lures and traps to avoid cross-contamination (this will help prevent bycatch of non-target species). • Interpreting catches and perceived failures. If you are encountering trap catch data that seems unusual, first consider any potential storage, handling, or contamination issues. Next consider other factors, such as new MD blocks in proximity to traps and unusual environmental conditions. Most manufacturers have strict quality control practices; if you have eliminated all other sources of a problem, contact your lure supplier. • Adopting new trapping techniques. When possible, adopting new monitoring techniques should be a multiyear process, in which new trapping method(s) are introduced alongside those for which historical data is available to help you best understand new results. • Pesticide applications. Ensure that you are accounting for all treatments and field activities when interpreting trap catches and population activity.

Navel orangeworm egg trap. Photo by J. K. Clark

• Interpreting data and making pest management decisions in the field is as much art as science. Although researchers seek to provide the best decision-making guidelines, in reality, there are few exact thresholds and every situation is different. Individual pieces of information, while valuable, often do not provide robust enough evidence to support a “treat” vs. “don’t treat” recommendation. Incorporating knowledge from trap data, other surveillance methods, orchard history, and environmental conditions is critical to developing effective pest management programs that you are confident in recommending. T

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Basic and Applied Aspects of Microbial Control and its Role in IPM Strategies Surendra K. Dara, Strawberry and Vegetable Crops Advisor, UCCE, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties

icrobial control is a pest management approach using entomopathogenic bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and viruses to control arthropod pests. While some entomopathogens are used in a classical microbial control approach where exotic microorganisms are imported and released for managing invasive pests, inundative release of some entomopathogens in the form of biopesticides is a more popular practice. Understanding the mode of action, ecological adaptations, host range, and dynamics of pathogen-arthropod-plant interactions is essential for successfully utilizing entomopathogenbased biopesticides for pest management in agriculture, horticulture, orchard, landscape, turf grass, and urban environments. Important entomopathogen groups and the modes of their infection process are described below. Bacteria: Infection occurs when bacteria are ingested by susceptible insect hosts. Several species of the soilborne bacteria, Bacillus and Paenibacillus are pathogenic to coleopteran, dipteran, and lepidopteran insects. Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai, Bt subsp. kurstaki, Bt subsp. israelensis, Bt subsp. sphaericus, and Bt subsp. tenebrionis are effectively used for controlling a variety of pests. When Bt is ingested, alkaline conditions in the insect gut activate the toxic protein (delta-endotoxin) which causes midgut paralysis and septicemia through a breach in the midgut. Paenibacillus popilliae is commonly used against Japanese beetle larvae and known to cause the milky spore disease. Biopesticides based on heat-killed Chromobacterium subtsugae and Burkholderia rinojensis are reported to have multiple modes of action and target mite and insect pests of different orders. Fungi: Entomopathogenic fungi typically cause infection when spores come in contact with the arthropod host. Under ideal conditions of moderate temperatures and high relative humidity, fungal spores germinate and breach the insect cuticle through enzymatic degradation and mechanical pressure to gain entry into the insect body. Once inside the body, the fungi multiply, invade the insect tissues, emerge from the dead insect, and produce more spores. Natural epizootics of entomophthoralean fungi such as Entomophaga maimaiga (in gypsy moth), Entomophthora muscae (in flies), Neozygites fresenii (in aphids), N. floridana (in mites), and Pandora neoaphidis (in aphids) are known to cause significant reductions in host populations. These fastidious fungi are difficult to culture in artificial media and are not sold as biopesticides. However, other fungi such as Beauveria bassiana, Isaria fumosorosea, Hirsutella thompsonii, Lecanicillium lecanii, Metarhizium acridum, M. anisopliae, and M. brunneum are commercially available around the world in multiple formulations. Fungal

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pathogens have a broad host range and are especially suitable for controlling pests that have piercing and sucking mouthparts because spores do not have to be ingested. Related to fungi, the spore-forming microsporidium, Paranosema (Nosema) locustae is a popular pathogen used for controlling locusts, grasshoppers, and some crickets. When P. locustae is ingested, the midgut tissues become infected, followed by infection in the fat body tissues. The disease eventually kills the orthopteran host. Nematodes: Entomopathogenic nematodes are microscopic, soil dwelling worms that are parasitic to insects. Several species of Heterorhabditis and Steinernema are available in multiple commercial formulations, primarily for managing soil insect pests. Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita is also available for controlling slugs. Infective juveniles of entomopathogenic nematodes actively seek out their hosts and enter through natural openings such as the mouth, spiracles, and anus or the intersegmental membrane. Once inside the host body, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria that kill the host through bacterial septicemia. Heterorhabditis spp. carry Photorhabdus spp. bacteria and Steinernema spp. carry Xenorhabdus spp. bacteria. Viruses: Similar to bacteria, entomopathogenic viruses need to be ingested by the insect host and therefore are ideal for controlling pests that have chewing mouthparts. Several lepidopteran pests are important hosts of baculoviruses including nucleopolyhedroviruses (NPV) and granuloviruses (GV). These related viruses have different types of inclusion bodies in which the virus particles (virions) are embedded. Virus particles invade the nucleus of the midgut, fat body or other tissue cells, compromising the integrity of the tissues and liquefying the cadavers. Before death, infected larvae climb higher in the plant canopy, which aids dissemination of virus particles from the cadaver to the lower parts of the canopy, to spread the infection. Viruses are very host specific and can cause significant reduction of host populations. Examples of some commercially available viruses include Helicoverpa zea single-enveloped nucleopolyhedrosis virus (HzSNVP), Spodoptera exigua multi-enveloped nucleopolyhedrosis virus (SeMNPV), and Cydia pomonella granulosis virus (CpGV). Most entomopathogens typically take 2-3 days to infect or kill their host except for viruses which take longer. Compared to viruses (highly host specific) and bacteria (moderately host specific), fungi generally have a broader host range and can infect both underground and aboveground pests. Because of the soil-dwelling nature, nematodes are more suitable for managing soil pests or those that have soil inhabiting life stages.

Entomopathogens can be important tools in IPM strategies in both organic and conventional production systems. There are several examples of entomopathogenbased biopesticides that have played a critical role in pest management. Significant reduction in tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta, numbers and associated yield loss was achieved by Bt formulations in Spain (Gonzalez-Cabrera et al, 2011). In California, Bt formulations are recommended for managing a variety of lepidopteran pests on blueberry, grape, and strawberry (Haviland, 2014; Zalom et al, 2014; Bolda and Bettiga, 2014; Varela et al, 2015). Lecanicellium muscarium-based formulation reduced greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) populations by 76-96% in Mediterranean greenhouse tomato (Fargues et al, 2005). In other studies, B. bassiana applications resulted in a 93% control in twospotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) populations in greenhouse tomato (Chandler et al, 2005) and 60-86% control on different vegetables (Gatarayiha et al, 2010). The combination of B. bassiana and azadirachtin reduced rice root aphid (Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominale) and honeysuckle aphid (Hyadaphis foeniculi) populations by 62% in organic celery in California (Dara, 2015a). Chromobacterium subtsugae and B. rinojensis caused a 29 and 24% reduction, respectively, in the same study. IPM studies in California strawberries also demonstrated the potential of entomopathogenic fungi for managing the western tarnished plant bug (Lygus hesperus) and other insect pests (Dara, 2015b, 2016). Entomopathogenic fungi also have a positive effect on promoting drought tolerance or plant growth as seen in cabbage (Dara et al, 2016) and strawberry (Dara, 2013) and antagonizing plant pathogens (Dara et al, 2017) Application of SeMNPV was as efficacious as methomyl and permithrin in reducing beet armyworms (S. exigua) in head lettuce in California (Gelernter et al, 1986). Several studies demonstrated PhopGV as an important tool for managing the potato tubermoth (Phthorimaea operculella) (Lacey and Kroschel, 2009).

The entomopathogenic nematode, S. feltiae reduced raspberry crown borer (Pennisetia marginata) populations by 33-67% (Capinera et al, 1986). For managing the branch and twig borer (Melagus confertus) in California grapes, S. carpocapsae is one of the recommended options (Valera et al, 2015). Entomopathogens can be important tools in IPM strategies in both organic and conventional production systems. Depending on the crop, pest, and environmental conditions, entomopathogens can be used alone or in combination with chemical, botanical pesticides or other entomopathogens. T References Bolda, M. P. and L. J. Bettiga. 2015. UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines: Caneberries. UC ANR Pub. 3437. Capinera, J. L., W. S. Cranshaw, and H. G. Hughes. 1986. Suppression of raspberry crown borer Pennisetia marginata (Harris) (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) with soil applications of Steinernema feltiae (Rhabditida:Steinernematidae). J. Invertebr. Pathol. 48: 257-258. Chanlder, D., G. Davidson, and R. J. Jacobson. 2005. Laboratory and glasshouse evaluation of entomopathogenic fungi angainst the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae), on tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum. Biocon. Sci. Tech. 15: 37-54. Dara, S. K. 2013. Entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana promotes strawberry plant growth and health. UCANR eJournal Strawberries and Vegetables, 30 September, 2013. (http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/ postdetail.cfm?postnum=11624) Dara, S. K. 2015a. Reporting the occurrence of rice root aphid and honeysuckle aphid and their management in organic celery. UCANR eJournal Strawberries and JUNE 2017 | CAPCA ADVISER

Vegetables, 21 August, 2015. (http://ucanr.edu/blogs/ blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=18740) Dara, S. K. 2015b. Integrating chemical and nonchemical solutions for managing lygus bug in California strawberries. CAPCA Adviser 18 (1) 40-44. Dara, S. K. 2016. IPM solutions for insect pests in California strawberries: efficacy of botanical, chemical, mechanical, and microbial options. CAPCA Adviser 19 (2): 40-46. Dara, S. K., S.S.R. Dara, and S.S. Dara. 2016. First report of entomopathogenic fungi, Beauveria bassiana, Isaria fumosorosea, and Metarhizium brunneum promoting the growth and health of cabbage plants growing under water stress. UCANR eJournal Strawberries and Vegetables, 19 September, 2016. (http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/ postdetail.cfm?postnum=22131)

Gatarayiha, M. C., M. D. Laing, and M. Ray. 2010. Effects of adjuvant and conidial concentration on the efficacy of Beauveria bassiana for the control of the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae. Exp. Appl. Acarol. 50: 217-229. Gelernter, W. D., N. C. Toscano, K. Kido, and B. A. Federici. 1986. Comparison of a nuclear polyhedrosis virus and chemical insecticides for control of the beet armyworm (Lepidopter: Noctuidae) on head lettuce. J. Econ. Entomol. 79: 714-717. González-Cabrera, J., J. Mollá, H. Monton, A. Urbaneja. 2011. Efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis (Berliner) in controlling the tomato borer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). BioControl 56: 71–80. Haviland, D. R. 2014. UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines: Blueberry. UC ANR Pub. 3542.

Dara, S.S.R., S. S. Dara, S. K. Dara, and T. Anderson. 2017. Fighting plant pathogenic fungi with entomopathogenic fungi and other biologicals. CAPCA Adviser 20 (1): 40-44.

Lacey, L. A. and J. Kroschel. 2009. Microbial control of the potato tuber moth (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Fruit Veg. Cereal Sci. Biotechnol. 3: 46-54.

Fargues, J., N. Smits, M. Rougier, T. Boulard, G. Rdray, J. Lagier, B. Jeannequin, H. Fatnassi, and M. Mermier. 2005. Effect of microclimate heterogeneity and ventilation system on entomopathogenic hyphomycete infectiton of Trialeurodes vaporariorum (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) in Mediterranean greenhouse tomato. Biological Control 32: 461-472.

Varela, L. G., D. R. Haviland, W. J., Bentley, F. G. Zalom, L. J. Bettiga, R. J. Smith, and K. M. Daane. 2015. UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines: Grape. UC ANR Pub. 3448. Zalom, F. G., M. P. Bolda, S. K. Dara, and S. Joseph. 2014. UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines: Strawberry. UC ANR Pub. 3468.

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Sunday, August 13, 2017 The Great Hall, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA This one-day conference is organized in conjunction with the 50th Annual Meeting of the Society for Invertebrate Pathology (SIP) at UC San Diego, La Jolla. The objective of the 2nd Ag Innovations Conference: Microbial Control event is to bring applied microbial control research concepts from around the world to growers, PCAs, agriculture and ornamental industry partners in Southern California. This all-day conference includes government agency and industry representatives, and UCCE advisors, covering topics such as dual action biopesticides, microbial control of pests in vegetable, fruit, orchard, turfgrass, and ornamental production, endemic and invasive pest management, entomopathogenic fungi as plant growth promoters and disease antagonizers, and much more! Registration and Agenda Information: http://ucanr.edu/AIC2017 Registration by June 15th is $25 / After June 15th through August 6th is $50. For more information: Surendra Dara at skdara@ucdavis.edu or (805) 720-1700 32

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Top 10 Reasons Why Biopesticides Should Be on a PCA’s Pest Management Radar By Dave Silva, Certis USA Product Manager

10. Because biopesticides are pesticides.

Isn’t it all about knowing what tools are available in your arsenal? Like pesticides, biopesticides have the same purpose according to the EPA: They are a substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating any pest. The difference is in the “bio.” Biopesticides are derived from the natural materials from which they are produced, such as animals, plants, bacteria and certain minerals. In general, conventional pesticides are made of synthetic chemistry and biopesticides are not. But in the end, pesticides and biopesticides are the same in purpose—they are pesticides.

9. Because you are NOT responsible for any organic acres.

It’s true. Approximately 95 percent of biopesticides are used on conventionally grown acres. Biological products are not just for organic growers. They have become key components for integrated approaches to conventional farming. Biofungicides used to control soil-borne diseases in a wide variety of fruiting and leafy vegetables, potatoes, root crops, grapes, strawberries, tree fruit and nuts, are becoming the norm since they offer broad spectrum control, multiple modes of action and residual control. Sprayable Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) bioinsecticides are another example. Bts have been used on fruit trees and other crops, both conventional and organic, for more than 50 years.

8. Because you ARE responsible for organic acres.

Biopesticides provide organic growers with pesticides they can use to control pests while remaining in compliance with their organic certification. There are many available. OMRI lists more than 3,500 products approved for use on organic acres, including hundreds of biopesticides. Today most organic pome fruit producers use insecticidal viruses regularly to control codling moth and Oriental fruit moth. Crops found in the organic section of grocery stores regularly treated with biopesticides include anything from the proverbial apple to zucchini and everything in-between.

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7. Because It’s All About Mode of Action.

Yes, biopesticides are derived from natural substances. But the real payoff with biopesticides is in how those natural substances work to control the pest. Those modes of action offered in biomaterials are novel in comparison to those offered by synthetic chemical active ingredients and they provide us with many benefits: target-specific pest control (with minimal impact on non-target organisms, including beneficial insects), resistance management and environmentally safe profiles in the field. The modes of action provided to us by biopesticides are many and unique. There are biological nematicides that contain naturally occurring fungus (Paecilomyces lilacinus) that parasitizes all stages of development of common plantinfecting nematodes. Another mode of action is infection— insecticidal viruses like Cydia pomonella GV and Cydia pomonella CpGV V-22 are used to infect and kill larvae of codling moth in pome and nut crops. Paecilomyces fumosoroseus is another fungus that infects whiteflies, aphids and other pests by germinating spores that penetrate the pest’s cuticle causing death shortly therafter. Most biopesticides are created by nature with multiple modes of action. A biofungicide, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, uses five modes of action against fungus and bacteria attacking plants. Its metabolites kill pathogens by disrupting cell membranes and cell walls, while in the plant it triggers an IR response, interacts hormonally through growth promotion and prevents infection by pathogens by competitive exclusion.

6. Because biopesticides are our most valuable resistance management tool. Biopesticides are important for use in resistance management programs, because pests are not likely to develop resistance to biopesticides, and because biopesticides play a role in minimizing the development of resistance to other pesticides.

Because of their complex modes of action, biopesticides are not prone to resistance. And, because biopesticides offer multiple varieties of modes of action, it is less likely that resistant pest individuals will survive and create resistance pest populations.

We are facing the loss of many conventional products to reregistration and/or performance issues. Biopesticides are helping to fill the gaps. Further, the addition of biopesticides to a tank mix or rotation introduces unique modes of action that help foil the development of resistance to other pesticides thereby extending the useful life of those synthetic chemistries. As more and more biopesticides enter the market, be sure to check FRAC (Fungicide Resistance Action Committee) categories carefully. New FRAC categories are being created, which gives you more application choices. The most recent example is the additions of the FRAC F6 category for Bacillus mycoides isolate J, a biological plant activator.

5. Because in many ways biopesticides make our jobs safer and easier.

For you, your grower customer and your growers’ labor force, biopesticides offer a high degree of worker safety and production flexibility. Minimal PPE are normally required when using biopesticides. In addition, the majority of biopesticides have high safety profiles that include low restricted-entry intervals (REI) for reentering fields for critical and essential operations. Most products also have low to zero pre-harvest intervals (PHI) that allow harvest crews to enter for timely harvests.

4. Because biopesticides offer export flexibility. Most biopesticides are exempt from tolerance and have no specific Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) which allows maximum flexibility to a grower to expert their crop, to meet a sudden spike in demand or pricing, and meet food processor and packer residue requirements.

3. Because biopesticides provide market differentiation and greater value to you and your employer.

For you or your employer, biopesticides build new business opportunities. More and more growers want to learn about biopesticides, and as their expert in the pest management arena, they want information from their Pest Control Adviser--you. PCAs that become the go-to source in their area for biopesticides are growing their businesses.

2. Because biopesticides are growing businesses.

Some biopesticides have a defined shelf life, require special storage and logistics or require less common techniques for application. PCAs have found that if a product delivers value to the grower, they can grow their business by being part of the solution and off value-added services. Some PCA businesses are prospering by offering specialized services, such as cold storage for Paecilomyces fumosoroseus, custom application services for Gliocladium virens GL21, and additional field monitoring to accurately time applications for best results.

But the Best Reason to Be Up-to-Speed on Biopesticides is: 1. BECAUSE BIOPESTICIDES REPRESENT THE FUTURE OF PEST MANAGEMENT. The biopesticide category is growing 14% to 17% annually. In 2015 the global biopesticide market was estimated at $2.7 billion—between 2% to 6% of the approximately $40 billion global pesticide market. It is expected that the biopesticide market will reach $4.1 billion in 2018.

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2. Less than 5% of Global Crop Protection Market 3. Dominated by USA/Canada (40% of global demand) 4. Europe fastest growing market 5. Conservative estimate of 14% to 17% annual increase Source: BPIA

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2. The loss of many conventional products to reregistration and/or performance issues 3. Product development – more/better products that can compete with and complement conventional chemical pesticides 4. More applied research and on-farm demonstrations 5. Refinement of application rates and methods, better understanding of modes of action, and how best to use biopesticides in pest management and crop production programs

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NOTE: The following job opportunities are abbreviated postings. To view the complete posting, please see the MEMBERS ONLY section of our website and click on the JOBS tile. http://capca.com/members/ In-House Pest Control Adviser – Fresno/Madera, CA Crop Production Services

Description: P-R Farms, Inc. has an immediate opening for a qualified PCA who wants to practice their chosen profession in a stable position without the pressures of having to sell goods and services. The ideal candidate will be licensed in invertebrates, pathogens, and weed suppression at a minimum. Duties/Requirements: Prepare and file all pesticide use reports and approved inputs; Interpret soil, tissue, and water analyses; Bid each chemical purchase, track delivery, coordinate the application with Irrigation Technician and Field Managers, and monitor all chemical application; Working knowledge of Spanish would also be beneficial; Pest ID and management on Almonds, Olives, Citrus, and Wine Grapes; Knowledge of the following: 1) nutritional requirements and management on Nut Crops and Wine Grapes, 2) geo-referenced information systems, 3) chemical and nutrient application methods - orchard sprayers, herbicide applicators, chemigation/fertigation, fumigation, etc.; Minimum PCA License categories: A, B, E; CCA certification desired; QAL desired; Computer programs: MS Office, Agrian. Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter with desired salary to pat@prfarms.com

Pest Control Adviser – Walnut Grove, CA Crop Production Services

Description: Walnut Grove CPS has an immediate opening for an experienced PCA. With high earning potential, full benefits and a 401k 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; Develops proprietary fertilizer formulations; Requirements include: Demonstrated supervisory experience in vocational agricultural or a combination of education and work experience; Knowledge and experience working with grapes and pears desired; Agricultural based degree desired; Valid driver license is required; Prior sales experience and valid PCA license. Apply: send resumes to Breanna.Lee@cpsagu.com or visit www.cpsagu.com

Spray Department Supervisor – Bakersfield, CA J.G. Boswell Company

Description: Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in preparing fields and spraying operations in crop specialties such as cotton, safflower, alfalfa, wheat, and tomatoes by performing the following duties. Duties/Responsibilities: Confers with district manager and/or agronomist to evaluate soil and weather conditions and to develop plans and procedures; Inspects fields, observes growing plants and harvested crop and confers with district manager and/or agronomist to determine work requirements for spraying according to time of year and condition of soil, plants, and crops; Determines number and kind of workers needed to perform required work and schedules activities; Inspects work performed, observes instrument and gauge readings, ascertains condition of crop, and performs related duties to verify worker adherence to instructions; Trains workers in work procedures, safety policies, and use of machinery and tools. Requirements include: One year certificate from college or technical school or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid current California Driver License. Apply: send your resume to: jobs@jgboswell.com

Technical Sales Representative – Idaho & Eastern Washington Nichino America

Description: Responsibilities include promotion of Nichino products to achieve or exceed sales and profit budget by applying knowledge of agricultural science, IPM, and the Crop Protection retail distribution business. The successful candidate will make in person, phone, and email contact throughout assigned territory with distributors, retailers, agricultural consultants and key growers. Duties/Requirements: Minimum of a B.S. Degree in Agricultural Science or Agricultural Business with an emphasis on sciences; Current applicator/consultant license or ability to obtain within one year of employment; Understanding of the agricultural chemical retail distribution business; Knowledge of key pest management, agronomic, and cultural practices for crops; Strong organization skills to maximize communications with distributors and growers; Discipline to maintain records and sales activity reporting; The ability to travel overnight up to 60% to 80% as needed during meeting and product use season; Ability and willingness to reside within the assigned territory; Computer skills including MS Office, Power Point, and Excel; Clean driving record and valid driver license. Apply: To submit your resume and to see Benefits-at-a-Glance, go to http://www.nichino.net/careers/

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Research and Development Field Manager Oro Agri

Description: Oro Agri Inc., is looking for a Research and Development Field Manager based out of Fresno who can travel within the NAFTA region as needed. The role of the Research and Development Field Manager is to support, guide and implement the company’s field product development initiatives for new products as well as developing new uses for existing products. Duties/Responsibilities: Conduct and coordinate bioassays for ongoing product development and discovery screening of new product candidates; Write complete application and evaluation protocols followed by final study reports; Conduct scientific field evaluation trials that support our marketing and sales initiatives; Collect, summarize, analyze, disseminate, organize and present results; Maintain data in an organized, systematic manner so it is available for others in the company to easily access. Requirements include: A Master’s or Ph.D. in plant science and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in bioassays; Experience designing, conducting, evaluating and summarizing bioassays on a variety of insects and diseases; A California Pest Control Adviser license or willingness to obtain a license within 6 months after being hired; Welldeveloped computer skills; good report writing and data management skills. Apply: Candidates can email their résumé to Dirk Barnard, dbarnard@oroagri.com

Pest Control Adviser – Salida, CA Salida Ag Chem, Inc.

Description: Salida Ag Chem, Inc., an independent, full-service ag retailer based near Modesto has an opening for a crop consultant to service new and existing clients. Focus will be upon providing agronomic advice and the highest level of service to clients. Entry-level and experienced persons will be considered. Compensation, benefits, and retirement program is above industry standards. Requirements: PCA license, CCA Certification, or ability to obtain soon after hiring. Apply: Email resume to robert@salidaag.com. All inquiries will be considered with highest confidentiality.

Animal Nutrition Sales Representative JH Biotech

Description: A research driven company is seeking a qualified person to fill the position of technical and sale support in our growing animal products division. Duties/Requirements: Qualified applicants shall have at least a BS in Animal Nutrition, Animal Husbandry, Animal Science or related fields. Applicant must have a broad understanding of the agricultural industry and a working knowledge of animal nutrition and animal feeds (prior technical experience in these areas is a must). Position is based out of Ventura, California. Job duties will include but not limited to: Market and sales development, Technical support, Develop product information and promotional materials, Attend trade shows, seminars and various meeting. Applicant will spend a good majority of his/her time working directly with distributors. Knowledge of chemistry is desirable. Traveling will be required on a regular basis. Must be computer proficient and be able to communicate effectively with external customers and internal staff. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Apply: Fax resume and cover letter to (805) 650-8942 or e-mail to hr@jhbiotech.com

Technical Sales Representative – Arizona, Southern California Nichino America

Description: Responsibilities include promotion of Nichino products to achieve or exceed sales and profit budget by applying knowledge of agricultural science, IPM, and the Crop Protection retail distribution business. The successful candidate will make in person, phone, and email contact throughout assigned territory with distributors, retailers, agricultural consultants and key growers. Duties/Responsibilities: Minimum of a B.S. degree in Agricultural Science or Agricultural Business with an emphasis on sciences; Current California PCA license or ability to obtain within one year of employment; Understanding of the agricultural chemical retail distribution business; Knowledge of key pest management, agronomic, and cultural practices for primary crops in the territory; Strong organization skills to maximize opportunities; Discipline to maintain records and sales activity reporting; The ability to travel overnight up to 50% as needed for job duties; Computer skills including MS Office, Power Point, and Excel. Apply: To submit your resume go to www.nichino.net\careers

Technical Sales Representative – Central Valley Nichino America

Description: Responsibilities include promotion of Nichino products to achieve or exceed sales and profit budget by applying knowledge of agricultural science, IPM, and the Crop Protection retail distribution business. The successful candidate will make in person, phone, and email contact throughout assigned territory with distributors, retailers, agricultural consultants and key growers. Duties/Responsibilities: Minimum of a B.S. degree in Agricultural Science or Agricultural Business with an emphasis on sciences; Current California PCA license or ability to obtain within one year of employment; Understanding of the agricultural chemical retail distribution business; Knowledge of key pest management, agronomic, and cultural practices of primary Central Valley crops; Strong organization skills to maximize opportunities; Discipline to maintain records and sales activity reporting; The ability to travel overnight up to 40% as needed for job duties; Computer skills including MS Office, Power Point, and Excel. Apply: To submit your resume go to www.nichino.net\careers

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KERB® SC HERBICIDE RETURNS

TO LEAF LETTUCE

KERB® SC HERBICIDE CAN NOW BE USED IN LEAF LETTUCE. For years, Kerb SC has been the standard in head lettuce, controlling more weeds than any other herbicide in lettuce. Now that same level of performance is available in leaf lettuce. Applications of Kerb SC can be made by ground, air and chemigation. To learn more, contact your PCA or visit www.dowagro.com.

Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow Kerb SC is a federally Restricted Use Pesticide. Always read and follow label directions. www.dowagro.com

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Temecula Modesto Rancho Cucamonga

42nd ANNUAL

Bug Stomper Golf Tournament FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017

LOCKEFORD SPRINGS • 16360 N HIGHWAY 88 • LODI, CA 95240 CHECK-IN: 7:30 A.M. / TEE-TIME: 9:30 A.M. Register before July 21st for the early registration rates; deadline to register July 28th For registration or sponsorship information contact: Larry Fisk (209) 814-4406 Dennis Duda (209) 481-4746 John Herlihy (209) 450-5117

2017 CAPCA Chapter Events Ventura

June 14 – CE Meeting - Santa Paula

San Diego

June 7 - San Diego CAPCA Nursery Greenhouse Seminar - Escondido Sept. 13 - Vertebrate Pest Seminar - Escondido Dec. 7 - San Diego CAPCA Laws & Regs Seminar - Escondido

Desert Valleys

June 8 – CE Meeting – Blythe Aug. 3 – CE Meeting – La Quinta Nov. 9 – CE Mtg & Member Appreciation Lunch – Imperial

Fresno-Madera

Sept. 21, 2017 – CE Meeting Nov. 16, 2017 – Label Update

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® Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow Always read and follow label directions. www.dowagro.com