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Category Archives: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Secretary Ross celebrates biological alternatives in agriculture at 2026 Salinas Biological Summit

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and CDFA staff attended the 2026 Salinas Biological Summit in Salinas June 23-24, joining attendees from around the world to discuss the transition of agriculture from traditional chemicals to biological alternatives, such as for pest management … Continue reading →

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IPM Achievement Award from DPR recognizes success of Medfly Preventive Release Program

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

“For preventing the establishment of an invasive species through safer, more sustainable practices that reduce pesticide use and demonstrate significant economic benefit in California” Medfly Preventive Release Program Director Ian Walters with CDFA’s Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services Division … Continue reading →

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High School Environmental Science Students Learn about Biological Control at CDFA

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Environmental Program Manager Dr. David Morgan (top left), who oversees the department’s Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division Biological Control Program, recently hosted a tour of the Mount Rubidoux Field Station in Riverside for Advanced Placement Environmental Science students … Continue reading →

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Salinas Biological Summit Day 2 – Focus on Opportunity, Investment and Innovation

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

A great group of speakers highlighted Day 2 of the 2023 Salinas Biological Summit, as growers and agricultural stakeholders gathered to hear about the exciting potential biologicals can have within sustainable pest management. On the “Meet the Innovators” panel, speakers … Continue reading →

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Help identify and pinpoint invasive species with CDFA’s Report a Pest program

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month Have you seen a new or unusual plant or pest in your area? If so, you can play an important role in protecting California agriculture and your environment by reporting the sighting … Continue reading →

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Tree Nut Growers: 2021 Navel Orangeworm Survey has begun

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services Division is releasing the 2021 Navel Orangeworm Program Survey to growers. The survey addresses the development of new tools to detect and control navel orangeworm in tree … Continue reading →

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2019 in Review: Protecting Crops, Animals and More from Pests and Diseases

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs
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Bats, allies to farmers, return home to roost in spring

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

From the University of California’s Division of Agriuclture and Natural Resources (ANR): Bats, those night-flying creatures of horror film fame, are beginning to migrate back to the Central Valley. It is an annual journey for most bats, flying south for the … Continue reading →

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Pink Bollworm Program honored for reducing dependence on pesticides

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

California’s cooperative Pink Bollworm Program was one of six projects recognized by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) at an award ceremony last night (January 26) in Sacramento to honor efforts to manage pests while reducing the use of pesticides. The awards recognize innovation, … Continue reading →

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Marking the Eradication of the European Grapevine Moth

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross gathered with grape growers, winemakers, stakeholders and colleagues from federal and county agencies on Friday, Oct. 21 to mark a mutual achievement: eradication of the European grapevine moth (EGVM). “The growers and their communities where this … Continue reading →

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