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www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER MARCH 1, 2015 3 Centerpiece 24 Mating disruption milestone How mating disruption of codling moth came to be used in 90 percent of all apples and pears in Washington State. Pest Management 10 Mite predators Little-known predatory mite appears to be flourishing following shift in pesticide use. 12 Native nematodes help New York's native nematodes may provide protection from plum curculio. 16 Learning curve improving for spotted wing drosophila Five years after first find in United States, researchers are making promising progress on managing pest. 19 The tart cherry threat Spotted wing drosophila may force tart cherry growers to apply more sprays. 28 Beating back the stinkbug Damage decreases in Mid-Atlantic orchards restoring hope for the future of Integrated Pest Management. 29 The benefits of biocontrol Beneficial insects and mites can play a role in controlling key orchard pests. 32 Will BMSB take hold in West? Search continues to find natural enemy to stop spread of brown marmorated stinkbug. 34 Challenge for organic growers Researchers are testing trap crops as a way to manage brown marmorated stinkbug. 36 Spray no more? Entomologists test alternative ways of applying plant protection materials to trees. 38 Birds eating into profits As growers face mounting losses, researchers study how best to keep pesky birds out of orchards. Good Grape Grower 20 Leafhopper lessons Discovery of red blotch grapevine virus has entomologists taking another look at leafhoppers. 21 Invasive moths staying away Washington State's extensive survey finds no spread of invasive grape moths, but phylloxera find raises concerns. 22 A trigger for chlorosis Avoid early spring irrigation to help prevent chlorosis problems in Concord vineyards. www.goodfruit.com 24 38 20 32