Directors

Loren Oki
Department of Plant Sciences
UC Davis

David Fujino
California Center for Urban Horticulture
UC Davis

UCNFA Partners

Directors

Loren Oki
Department of Plant Sciences
UC Davis

David Fujino
California Center for Urban Horticulture
UC Davis

UCNFA Partners

2013 Nursery/Floriculture Insect Symposium

Watsonville Elks Lodge Directions
121 Martinelli Street
Watsonville CA 95076

December 12, 2013
7:45 am - 3:40 pm

A trade show will be included for vendors of pest control products and services (see below for participation details)

Moderator: Steve Tjosvold, UCCE Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties

Continuing Education Units Approved: DPR (5.0 other), CCA (5.0 IPM)

Conference Goals

The goal of this program is to take the important insect and mite groups and review the biology and research that supports effective pesticide and biological management of those pests. Speakers will cover the research that supports pesticide and biological control for each pest.

Trade Fair participants will provide the latest information on products available to the ornamental industry.

Thanks to our Trade Show Vendors

Agenda (click on titles to view PDFs)

Time	Title	Speaker/Affiliation
7:45am	Registration, Trade Fair and Continental Breakfast
8:30am	Introduction and audience survey	Steve Tjosvold, Farm Advisor, UCCE Santa Cruz and Monterey Cos.
8:40am	Biology and Acaricide Management for Spider Mites and other Mites	Dan Gilrein, Entomologist, Cornell University Cooperative Extension
9:15am	Biology and Insecticide Management for Western Flower Thrips	Jim Bethke, Farm Advisor, UCCE San Diego and Riverside Cos.
9:45am	Biological Control Strategies for Western Flower Thrips and Mites	Gerben Messelink, Entomologist, Wageningen, The Netherlands, UR Greenhouse Horticulture
10:20am	Discussion
10:30am	Break and Trade Fair
10:50am	Biology and Insecticide Management for Whiteflies	Jim Bethke
11:20am	Biological control strategies for Whiteflies	Michael Parrella, Entomologist and Professor UC Davis
11:50am	Discussion
12:00pm	Trade Fair Participants 2 to 3 minute introductions	Trade Fair Participants
12:10pm	Lunch and Trade Fair
12:55pm	Alternative Pesticides: biopesticides, organic, exempted and others	Dan Gilrein
1:30pm	Light Brown Apple Moth Management Control of light brown apple moth using Trichogramma egg parasitoids Lepidoptera Insecticide Mode of Action Classification	Steve Tjosvold
2:00pm	Break and Trade Fair
2:15pm	How to create a standing army of natural enemies in ornamental crops	Gerben Messelink
2:50pm	How to Integrate Natural Enemies with Pesticides	Michael Parrella
3:25pm	Summary	Steve Tjosvold
3:30pm	Snail and Slug Survey	Jim Bethke on behalf of Cheryl Wilen
3:40pm	Adjourn	Please fill out conference evaluation

Registration Options

Early: $95 per person received by Dec 5, 2013

Late: $110 per person received after Dec 5, 2013

Secure Online Registration Form (checks or credit cards)

Mail/Fax in Registration Flyer (checks or credit cards)

Cancellations: In the event that you need to cancel your registration, please advise Linda Dodge (lldodge@ucdavis.edu) in writing or email at least 5 working days prior to the program date (Dec 5, 2013). A refund less a $20 administrative fee will be issued. No-shows will not be refunded.

Trade Show Participation

We would like to include a trade show as part of the day’s activities to provide attendees with the latest information on pest management products. We would like to invite your company to participate in our trade show and offer the following advertising opportunities for a $195 vendor fee:

-A tabletop display at the event for your company product materials.
-A 2-3 minute presentation to attendees during the symposium.
-Your logo in all email and web-based promotions.
-Includes registration for one company or association representative to attend the Symposium.

Trade Show Vendor Fee: $195

Secure Online Vendor Registration (checks or credit cards)

Mail/Fax in Vendor Registration (checks or credit cards)