Nov 29, 2021 | Biological Control, Vineyard
HOW A CALIFORNIA VITICULTURIST USES BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AND CULTURAL PRACTICES TO COMBAT PESTS by Thomas Grandperrin Published on November 29, 2021 While augmentative releases of beneficial insects and mites are becoming increasingly popular in vineyards, it is still...
Nov 29, 2021 | Biological Control, Strawberry
BIOCONTROL: HOW STRAWBERRY GROWERS ARE LEADING THE WAY by Thomas Grandperrin Published on November 29, 2021 This article was initially published on Fresh Fruit Portal According to Dr. Surendra Dara of the University of California Cooperative Extension, 90-95%...
Mar 18, 2021 | Almond, Biological Control, Mating disruption, Pistachio, Walnut
MATING DISRUPTION, A GATEWAY TO SUSTAINABLE PEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN NUT SYSTEMS? by Thomas Grandperrin Published on March 18, 2021 When trying to limit reliance on conventional pesticides, it is fundamental to take a more holistic approach and understand how to...
Jan 28, 2021 | Biological Control, Vineyard
WHY A LEADING CENTRAL COAST VINEYARD IS TRANSITIONING TO ORGANIC PRODUCTION by Thomas Grandperrin Published on January 28, 2020 This article was initially published on the Wine Industry Network. The transition to organic wine grape growing can be seen as a...
Jan 20, 2021 | Biological Control, Vegetables
HOW FORWARD-THINKING VEGETABLE GROWERS ARE GETTING AHEAD OF UPCOMING PESTICIDE REGULATIONS by Thomas Grandperrin Published on December 1, 2020 This article was initially published on the FreshFruitPortal.com. In an industry that is constantly shortening the...
Jan 18, 2021 | Biological Control, Vineyard
FROM INDUSTRIAL PESTICIDES TO INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT: A NEW TREND IN VINEYARD PRACTICES by Thomas Grandperrin Published on November 15, 2020 This article was initially published on the Wine Industry Network. Grape growers are facing increased threats from...
