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

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Prevent plant blow-down by creating wind breaks

Description

Prevent plant blow-down by creating wind breaks. Structures and tall plants can be used to shield stock from strong winds. This reduces damage to stock and helps prevent wounds that can provide a site of entrance for pests and diseases (4).

Applicable Pests

Light brown apple moth (LBAM)
European grapevine moth (EGVM)
Brown marmorated stinkbug (BMSB)
Bagrada bug (BB)
Glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS)
Asian citrus psyllid (ACP)
Diaprepes root weevil (DRW)
Red palm weevil (RPW)
Red imported fire ant (RIFA)
Phytophthora ramorum (P.r)
European brown garden snail (EBGS)

Section Title

Sanitation, nursery layout, and cultural practices

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