The Lindcove Research and Extension Center (REC) is hosting a field day to educate PCAs/field scouts on recognizing the various life stages of citrus thrips and western flower thrips and the predatory mites that attack them. The course will cover how to monitor for citrus thrips and management strategies. Specific topics will include:

• Biology of citrus thrips, identification, natural enemies, insecticides for citrus thrips control, treatment thresholds, and treatment choices for thrips management.
• Microscope identification of citrus thrips life stages compared to western flower thrips.
• Open discussion on past experiences and 2025 outlook on managing citrus thrips.
• Field demonstration of citrus thrips, predatory mite monitoring methods, and sampling for citrus thrips damage.

The day will also include an open discussion on feedback regarding current Fuller Rose beetle (FRB) mitigation protocols. Discussion will consist of current regulations on Fuller Rose beetle, sampling protocol, feedback from growers/PCAs about field conditions, and UCIPM Guidelines update requirements/discussions.

Continuing Education 2.0 other has been approved. NO Pre-registration required and FREE to attend.