Good Fruit Grower

PEST MANAGEMENT MARCH 1, 2012 www.goodfruit.com VOL. 63, NO. 5

• Cover
• Biocontrol is fragile- Stinkbig further upsets already delicately balanced IPM systems
• Stinkbug poses big threat-The brown marmorated stinkbug is on its way to the Northwest
• Stinkbugs found in sweet cherries
• IPM researcher sees challenges ahead
• New pest keeps industry guessing- Spotted wing drosphila is a late-season pest
• Dont forget cherry fruit fly
• Reduced risk? Reduced-risk pesticides are not less risky to beneficial insects
• New options for firebright control
• WSU recruits fpr pome fruit positions
• Cherry committee up for renewal- Michigan tart cherry growers vote on cherry committee.
• Parallel peaks- Entrepreneur, orchardist, and author John McQuaig sees parallels between climbing a mountain and running a business
• Eight keys to the summit- The elements common to successful business management and mountaineering.
• B.C. growers propose apple agency- New provincial agency would collect and distribute funds for apple research and promotion.
• Trapping for grapes mealybug- One trap per 30 acres is recommended in Washington State
• New pests threaten Washington State grapes- Brown marmorated stinkbug could be the worst.
• Good job
• Quick Bites
• Good To Go
• Good Deals
• Advertiser Index
• Classified
• Last Bite - Lapins
• Good To Know- New pesticide safety guide released
• Good Pointe- Tree Fruit Day in Olympia