Date: Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Contact: sangautam@ucanr.edu (registration is not necessary to attend)
Sponsor: Lindcove Research and Extension Center
Location: Lindcove Research and Extension Center
Agenda
9:30-11 a.m.
Powerpoint presentation by Sandipa Gautam on the biology of citrus thrips, identification, and its natural enemies, current status of resistance and resistance management tactics. Beth Grafton Cardwell will talk about the efficacy of insecticides for citrus thrips control, treatment thresholds and treatment choices for thrips management.
Microscope identification of citrus thrips life stages compared to western flower thrips
Field demonstration of citrus thrips, predatory mite monitoring methods, and sampling for citrus thrips damage
Continuing Education 1.5 other units is granted.