Upcoming Invasive Shot Hole Borer Webinar
The University of California will host an Ag Experts Talk on the subject of the invasive shot hole borers (ISHB) and avocado on May 20 at 3:00 p.m. The online session will be led by Dr. Akif Eskalen, Plant Pathology Specialist at UCCE. Topics will include:
- Identification of invasive shot hole borers
- Symptoms of ISHB infestation and the resulting fusarium dieback disease
- Current ISHB distribution in California
- Latest research on the biology and epidemiology of the ISHB fusarium disease complex
- Pesticide treatments
- Biocontrol studies
