Agenda

10:00-10:15 a.m.

Welcome remarks. Dr. Akif Eskalen, UC Riverside

10:15-10:45 a.m.

Fusarium dieback and Tea shot hole borer. Dr. Akif Eskalen, UC Riverside.

10:45-11:15 a.m. Biology, identification and present pest status of Tea shot hole borer. Dr. Gevork Arakelian, Los Angeles County Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures

11:15-11:30 a.m. - Break

11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The implications of the biology of the Tea shot hole borer for control of this pest. Dr. Richard Stouthamer, UC Riverside

12:00-12:15 p.m. - General Discussion

12:15-1:15 p.m. - Lunch

1:15-3:00 p.m. - Field Trip - carpooling to fields sites that are close to the meeting place