Smart mating disruption made simple
Certified for organic production
The right information when you need it most
In-canopy climate is what ultimately feeds all your decisions.
"With no previous experience using organic practices in almond production, we felt that crop protection against NOW damage was one of our major hurdles to overcome in our first year transitioning to organic. After researching all our options, we chose Semios, and couldn’t be happier. Coupled with good winter sanitation, traditional NOW targeted organic sprays, and early harvest dates, we obtained insect damage results that were equal to our other conventionally farmed orchards. These numbers are well below organic industry standards thanks to the Semios. With limited organic solutions for NOW, Semios is a critical part of our organic IPM approach, one that has proven to be both efficient and effective."
"I can't live without Semios because it's an incredible line of defense against almonds' number one pest. Their variable rate technology also puts them ahead of the field, as the active ingredient is dispersed at a higher rate when needed most, in the weeks before hull split and through harvest. Their product also lasts beyond harvest, when navel orangeworm (NOW) are still mating and laying eggs for overwintering larvae, potentially reducing mummy infestation. On several ranches using Semios, we successfully reduced the number of NOW insecticide sprays without any additional crop damage. I believe Semios' mating disruption is worth every penny, and the software features are icing on the cake."
"We definitely have the ability to select when the appropriate time is to spray for navel orangeworm by using the degree day model Semios provides. We have also been able to eliminate a few sprays. The Semios moisture probes have also made us more efficient when we irrigate. Our monitoring tools that Semios provides make our decisions much easier and efficient. The ability to measure our moisture levels, chill hours, and navel orangeworm population on one platform makes farming much easier. It gives me peace of mind to know all the info and the fact that I don’t have to go to several different platforms to get it is very nice."
From weather monitoring and pest management to scouting and reporting, discover the Semios software solutions we’ve developed to maximize this crop.
