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Research Project: Integrated Approach to Manage the Pest Complex on Temperate Tree Fruits

Location: Temperate Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research

Title: A fruitful discussion: field tour gathers insect biocontrol community

Author
item Schmidt, Rebecca
item LUDWICK, DALTON - Texas A&M Agrilife
item WHITENER, ALIX - Fmc Corporation
item SMITH, TEAH - Zirkle Fruit
item DIEPENBROCK, LAUREN - University Of Florida

Submitted to: Entomology Today
Publication Type: Popular Publication
Publication Acceptance Date: 6/26/2023
Publication Date: 6/28/2023
Citation: Schmidt-Jeffris, R.A., Ludwick, D., Whitener, A., Smith, T., Diepenbrock, L. 2023. A fruitful discussion: field tour gathers insect biocontrol community. Entomology Today. June 28, 2023.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: The 2022 Biocontrol Field Tour was held May 8th-10th, 2022 in the Wenatchee, WA area. It was a three-day event with 52 participants including university researchers, USDA researchers, growers, crop consultants, and biocontrol and chemical industry professionals. The tour included in-field demonstrations, classroom sessions, and group discussions regarding the current state of biological control as a field and potential solutions to identified challenges.