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Announced on: Thursday, Apr. 17, 2025
Fight versus flight took on new dimensions at Chico State's University Farm this month when a drone the size of a small helicopter did battle with navel orangeworm, public enemy No. 1 for the state's almond growers. Sweeping over tidy rows of almond trees, the Yamaha Fazer R drone released a fine mist of Suterra's CheckMate NOW-F, a pheromone disruptor designed to throw off the mating rituals of the moths that produce destructive orangeworm larvae. The navel orangeworm is a major threat to California's $21 billion almond industry. (Photo courtesy of Emily Symmes)
The high-tech demonstration, orchestrated by Chico State's Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems (CRARS), was more than just a flashy display of agtech. It was a glimpse into the future of pest control—one rooted in science, ecology, and practicality.
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