Insects in the Winter
WHAT DO INSECTS DO IN THE WINTER? While we’re hunkered down indoors during the wintertime, one might be wondering where all the insects have gone.… Read More
Category Archives: Orchard Pests
Pear Fruit Sawfly
The pear fruit sawfly (Hoplocampa brevis) is a boring insect whose larvae inhabit and feed inside pear fruitlets in the early spring time. Due to… Read More
Pheremone Mating Disrupters for Orchard Pests
A HELPFUL TOOL FOR MANAGING PESTS Mating disruption is an easy, environmentally friendly, and sustainable pest management method. It has potential for improving fruit yields… Read More
POP TIPS: February Orchard Care
February is the heart of orchard pruning season in our climate- time to put on the snow boots and get out there! Please check out the POP Monthly Orchard Task List for recommended… Read More
Scale Insects: The Inconspicuous Orchard Pest
A wart. A lump. An inconspicuous bump. Many scale insects can go undetected due to the protective, waxy, shell-like covering that is often mistaken for… Read More
POP TIPS: January Orchard Care
Orchard care is a year round undertaking and January is the kickoff to pruning season in our climate. Please check out our POP Monthly Orchard Task List for… Read More
POP TIPS: December Orchard Care Tasks
The busy orchard season has finally come to a close and many orchard plants have already gone dormant for the winter. That said, there are… Read More
POP TIPS: November Orchard Care
Fall is an important time for orchard care and there are a number of best practices in November that can help ensure a better harvest next… Read More
POP TIPS: October Orchard Care Tasks
Fall weather is here! October is our last big month of orchard harvests, with late apples, pears, persimmons, chestnuts, kiwiberries, and more. And still a few… Read More