Integrating Classical Biological Control for Spotted-wing Drosophila

Join eOrganic for a research update on the organic management of Spotted-wing Drosophila! The webinar takes place at 11AM Pacific, 12PM Mountain, 1PM Central, 2PM Eastern Time. It's free and open to the public, and advance registration is required!

Register now at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XlcU6SgxSJau46kmRXol1Q

About the Webinar

Spotted-wing Drosophila organic pest management research team members will discuss the impact of current organic management practices on parasitoid populations. The webinar will focus on the release of parasitoids, the impact of entomophilic nematodes, and the non-target effects of pesticides on parasitoids attacking Spotted-wing Drosophila.

Presenters

  • Philip Fanning, University of Maine
  • Cesar Rodriguez-Saona, Rutgers University
  • James Brown, UC Berkeley
  • Ben Johnson, University of Maine

Published January 29, 2025

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