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built to meet Shelving PHOTO By rIcHard leHnerT Storage Solutions . . . Delivered to your site 30 Fire Protection Ventilation ORDERY TODA Andrew Landers ��� Hitching is something to consider. How easy is it to hook up the sprayer, and how well will the sprayer follow the tractor? ��� Dealer service is important. The dealer need not be nearby physically, but must be able to respond with parts and service. ��� Ease of maintenance. Is it easy to drain and rinse the tank? Are filters self-flushing? ��� How much power will the sprayer require? With narrower alleys, you may be able to use smaller sprayers and smaller tractors, but horsepower needs to be adequate. ��� How sophisticated is your sprayer operator? Operator comfort and safety are very important. ���Why not ask him what he thinks are important features?��� Landers said. ���He may be capable of effectively using GPS and auto steering.��� Landers is the author of a new book, Effective Vineyard Spraying, that can be ordered online at www.effective spraying.com. He is currently working on an orchard version. Containment Pan New Design Option Offers A Protective Clothing Storage And Changing Area Providing Safe Separation From Chemical Storage By A Solid Dividing Wall. 8x8 10 x 30 New and Used Refurbished Buildings Available Contact us at 509 884-0555 or www.rentmestorage.com ��� K EEP D EER O UT ! K EEP B IRDS O UT ! ���We tested Bird Gard on one of our early Chelan blocks and we saw a relocated the unit to another orchard We no longer have any deer Bird Gard was successful for reducing Craig Cunningham, Cunningham Viticulture Services, LLC Traverse City, Michigan Deer Shield harnesses the power of natural deer communications to effectively repel them. Digital recordings of actual deer distress and alert calls cause deer to relocate where they can eat without feeling threatened. Ian Chandler, Field Operations Manager, Orchard View Farms, Hood River, OR Bird Gard uses the language and natural instincts of birds to effectively repel them. Digital recordings of distressed, injured and alarmed birds, along with the sounds of their natural predators trigger a primal fear and GUARANTEED! Try any Bird Gard or Deer Shield product for an entire year. for a full refund of your purchase price. Electronic Deer Control 22 MARCH 1, 2013 GOOD FRUIT GROWER 888-332-2328 www.BirdGard.com www.DeerShieldTech.com The World Leader in Electronic Bird Control www.goodfruit.com

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• FEATURE: For the birds: Project seeks to document bird damage to fruit and develop solutions.
• FEATURE: Five things to consider when buying a new orchard sprayer
• COVER STORY: Stinkbug is Strong Flier- New research shows that the brown marmorated stinkbug can move long distances independently.
• FEATURE: Bug pheromone studied- Brown marmorated stinkbug males emit pheromone to attract females.
• FEATURE: Be on the lookout for brown marmorated stinkbug
• FEATURE: One last Guthion spray- Growers should target cherry fruit fly and apple maggot.
• FEATURE: Part III: Enhancing biocontrol - Use of natural enemy models is a new tool for IPM.
• Extension leader Des Layne has ambitious goals
• U.S. pears head to China: Fruit must meet several requirements concerning pests and diseases.
• Food Safety Committee guides research
• Certification not unique to produce
• Speak out: FDA needs to hear how proposed food safety rule will impact growers.
• Bacterial canker: Freezes last spring set stage for epidemic of the disease in cherries.
• Shorten laterals to cut thinning costs: Shortening laterals of peach and nectarine trees in winter cuts fruit thinning costs and renews fruiting wood.
• Enveloping vines in warmth: Wrapping vines in plastic during spring yielded more growing degree-days and an advanced harvest.
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• Last Bite: Do you know your pests?
• Good to know: New traps and lures for tree fruit pests
• Good Point: Forecasting future Asian import demand
• In My View: Optimistic about pears