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Valent Views: Tim DeSilva on Pistachio Pest Management at Hull Split
<p>Tim DeSilva, Sustainable Solutions Specialist with Valent U.S.A., takes us into the pistachio orchards of Fresno County during late nut-fill and early hull split. As nuts begin to open, they become highly vulnerable to navel orangeworm (NOW) and other pests. Tim explains why keeping damage under 2% is the industry standard and why timely hull-split treatments are critical.He also highlights the challenges of Gill’s mealybug, a pest that can reduce nut quality, slow harvest, and cause issues with processing equipment. With careful scouting and well-timed management, growers can protect both yield and quality through harvest.Real or...

