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CWC 2025 – Future of Pesticides in Walnuts: Sustainable Pest Management Quiz

CWC 2025 – Future of Pesticides in Walnuts: Sustainable Pest Management Quiz

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Question 1 of 5

1. Question

What is a primary goal of California’s Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) Roadmap?

To ban all pesticide use within the next five years
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To transition toward safer, more sustainable pest management practices
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To standardize pesticide labels across all crops
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To promote genetically modified walnuts as the only alternative
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How does the regulatory environment, including the Endangered Species Act (ESA), affect walnut pesticide use?

It increases the number of available products for growers
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It requires growers to report pest sightings weekly
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It may restrict or delay the registration of certain pesticides due to environmental risk assessments
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It only applies to products used in organic production
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What is a key concern for walnut growers related to maximum residue limits (MRLs) in export markets?

MRLs vary by state within the U.S.
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They allow for greater use of synthetic products
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Some export markets have stricter MRLs than U.S. regulations, limiting product options
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MRLs are being eliminated globally
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According to Jhalendra Rijal, what is an important strategy for managing new and emerging pests in walnuts?

Relying exclusively on historical spray schedules
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Increasing use of broad-spectrum insecticides
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Incorporating monitoring, thresholds and diversified IPM tactics
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Delaying treatment until after harvest
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What is one challenge walnut growers face when transitioning away from traditional pesticides?

Reduced consumer demand for sustainably grown walnuts
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Limited availability and cost of alternative pest control products
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Increased nut size leading to breakage in storage
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Lack of pest pressure in most orchards
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