The two factors affecting adoption of this technique is cost when compared to sprays and more field demonstration with growers which have been hesitant to try this method in the past. If this technique is adopted by the cling peach growers they will be able to grow their crop without in-season insecticides. These growers are interested in this because they are concerned about resistance and it has been documented in many areas of California that OFM has developed substantial resistance to several insecticides. Methods and Procedures Field demonstrations are the key to further adoption by cling peach growers. Growers need to know how to use this technique successfully.
Most growers are leery.
There has been failures from migration by surrounding orchards or not get the pheromone placed high enough in the tree. Higher placement in the tree increases application costs. Growers are also leery of the cost. We find many growers think it costs more than it actually does. Potential Cooperators will be identified by the cling peach advisory board, cling peach bargaining association, and local farm advisors.