Pheromones and Kairomones are chemicals that insects use to communicate with each other. Scientists have figured out how to copy some of the chemicals to turn around use against the pests.​ ​ In tree nut facilities we utilize two types of pheromone technology; monitors (traps) and mating disruption. Moth and beetle monitoring devices attract and capture specific species of insects. They do not control pests, only allow us to capture a small percentage of the population. The d

Biological pesticide resistance occurs when a given pest population becomes genetically more able to withstand effects of a pesticide. Over time as the resistance increases, it can result in the pesticide being ineffective against that pest. It is important for the pest management industry to be aware and manage this as much as possible, so we can maintain the tools of our trade. Here’s how it works; survival of the fittest. Out of a population of 100 insects, let’s say two