Navel Orangeworm (NOW) Control in Nut Crops [2024]

OVERVIEW

Navel orangeworm (NOW), Amyelois transitella, first appeared in California in the early half of the 20th century and rapidly increased. Currently, navel orangeworm is the primary pest of almonds, pistachios and walnuts, and also present in citrus, stone fruit, pome, date, and fig crops, impacting the dynamics of the pest in California as hosts for the pest. This course discusses the threat of navel orangeworm in nut crops, as well as best management practices for treatment.

This course is accredited for the following licensing categories: PCAs, Qualified Applicators, Private Applicators, Aerial Applicators, and County Permit Holders.

Course Features

Lectures 10
Questions
Duration 1 h (approx)

COURSE OUTLINE
- Introduction
  
  1 min.
- Navel Orangeworm: The Pest and its Damage
  
  8 min.
- Navel Orangeworm in Almonds
  
  11 min.
- Navel Orangeworm in Pistachios
  
  5 min.
- Navel Orangeworm in Walnuts
  
  5 min.
- Sustainable Treatment Options
  
  6 min.
- Other Management Efforts
  
  4 min.
- Aflatoxin
  
  1 min.
- Pesticide Safety Review
  
  8 min.
- Conclusion and References
  
  1 min.

CREDIT INFORMATION

This course is accredited for CE units/hours by:

California Department of Pesticide Regulation (1 hour Other)
Arizona Department of Agriculture (1 hour) (Not accredited for PMD licenses)
Certified Crop Adviser (1 CEU Integrated Pest Management)
Florida Department of Agriculture (1 CEU General Standards/Core Section 487 & 482)
New Mexico Department of Agriculture (1 Credit: General, PRAP, PRRO )
Texas Department of Agriculture (1 CEU, General Pest Features)