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| Steve Seybold will speak on "Thousand Cankers Disease" at the entomology meeting. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey) |
DAVIS--A newly discovered disease that kills black walnut trees will be among the topics discussed at the next Northern California Entomology Society, set for 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4 in the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District, 155 Mason Circle, Concord.
Research entomologist Steve Seybold of the Pacific Southwest Research Station, USDA Forest Service, Davis, and an affiliate of the Department of Entomology, University of California, Davis, will provide an update on the disease at 10:15 a.m. Caused by a newly described fungus (Geosmithia morbida) spread by the tiny walnut twig beetle (Pityophthorus juglandis), it is known as thousand cankers disease.
It is becoming a “significant problem” in California and seven other western states and could very well spread throughout the United States. Last summer, the disease was detected in Tennessee.
The agenda:
9:15 a.m.
Registration for club members and guests, with coffee
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| Christine Casey will speak on "Bedding Plant/Container Color Alliance in California." |
9:30 a.m.
“Bedding Plant/Container Color Alliance in California,” Christine Casey, UC Davis
10:15 a.m.
“Thousand Cankers Disease” by Steve Seybold of the USDA Forest Service and an affiliate of the UC Davis Department of Entomology
11 a.m.
“Statewide Invasive Insect and Mite Activities, 2009-2010," by Kevin Hoffman, Pest Detection and Emergency Projects, California Department of Food and Agriculture
11:45 a.m.
Annual business meeting; election of officers
12 Noon
Catered lunch by Kinder’s Custom Meats (barbecued marinated ball tip and chicken quarters with barbecued beans, tossed green salad, potato and fresh fruit salads, assorted soft drinks and cookie $15)
1:15 p.m.
“UC Berkeley Drywood Termite Inspection Research Update” by Robin Tabuchi of UC Berkeley
2 p.m.
“Oriental Fruit Moth Parasitoid" by UC Integrated Pest Management Program Advisor Walter Bentley, UC Kearney Agricultural Center, Parlier
The Northern California Entomology Society meets three times a year: the first Thursday in February, usually in Sacramento; the first Thursday in May, at UC Davis; and the first Thursday in November in Concord. Membership is open to the public; dues are $10 year. The president is agricultural biologist Matthew Slattengren of the Contra Costa County Department of Agriculture.
The society is comprised of university faculty, researchers, pest abatement professionals, students and other interested persons.
Extension apiculturist Eric Mussen of the UC Davis Department of Entomology faculty serves as the secretary-treasurer and is taking reservations for the luncheon. He may be reached at ecmussen@ucdavis.edu or call (530) 752-0472.
--Kathy Keatley Garvey
Communications specialist
UC Davis Department of Entomology
(530) 754-6894
