Gill’s Mealybug in Pistachios

Gill’s mealybug is a relatively new pest of pistachios in California. It was first recognized in the late 1990s near the town of Tulare. It can now be found throughout most of Tulare County and is becoming more and more established in Kern and Kings Counties.

During 2013, UCCE Farm advisors David Haviland and Elizabeth Fichtner conducted an insecticide trial to evaluate the effectiveness of existing and prospective insecticides against Gill’s mealybug.

Pistachio growers are invited to see the results of this trial while taking the opportunity to learn more about this pest and how it can be managed.

Thursday, August 29, 2013 
10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the 
intersection of Ave. 208 and Rd. 28, Northeast of Corcoran

Sponsored by UCCE Farm Advisors David Haviland and Elizabeth Fichtner No reservations required. For more info call (661) 868-6200

There will be a formal presentation from 10:15 to 10:35am. The remainder of the time will be for discussion and exploration of an ongoing mealybug research trial. (No CEU units are being offered)