Publications

Non-Refereed Extension publications
Oct. 2023 – Sept. 2024
  1. Gyawaly, S., and J.P. Rijal (2023). Brown marmorated stink bug research update in California almond orchards. CAPCA Advisor, December 2023. pp 42-45.
  2. Lara, R., J.P. Rijal, C. Kron, S. Gyawaly, V. Maiquez, D. Roberts, C. Vue, M. S. Hoddle. (2023). Brown marmorated stink bug research update in California almond orchards. CAPCA Advisor, December 2023. pp 34-40.
 
Oct. 2022 – Sept. 2023
  1. Rijal, J. P. (2023). Tackling Pesticide Resistance of Spotted Wing Drosophila in Cherries. Progressive Crop Consultant, JCS Marketing, Inc. May/June Issue. pp. 32-34.
  2. Rijal, J.P. (2023). Spring Season Walnut Orchard Tasks-Pest Management. Pacific Nut Producer. April, 2023. pp 26-29.
  3. Gyawaly, S., and J.P. Rijal. (2023). Prioritizing Sprays When You Can’t Afford Them All. Sacramento Valley Orchards Source. https://www.sacvalleyorchards.com/blog/walnuts-blog/prioritizing-sprays-when-you-cant-afford-them-all/
  4. Rijal, J.P., and R. Van Steenwyk. (2023). Growers Can’t Afford Losses to Walnut Husk Fly: Monitoring & Managing This Walnut Pest. Pacific Nut Producer, June 2023.
  5. Boyd, V., and J.P. Rijal. (2023). Borer insect’s appetite grows, damaging older trees. Ag Alert, 16 August, pp. 7-8.
  6. Eddy, D., and J.P. Rijal. (2023). Tackling the No. 1 Enemy for Almonds — Navel Orangeworm. American Fruit Growers, March, 2023. 
  7. Nouri, M., and J. P. Rijal. (2023). Early Spring Walnut Pests - Monitoring and Management Considerations. Field Notes. UCCE San Joaquin. February, 2023.
  8. Eddy, D., and J.P. Rijal. (2023). Yes! Biosolutions Do Exist for Pest Issues in Walnuts. 18 April, 2023. https://www.growingproduce.com/fruits/yes-biosolutions-do-exist-for-pest-issues-in-walnuts/
  9. Rijal, J.P., and T. Charlston. (2023). 4/28/23 – MyAgLife Podcast Episode 167: on ‘True Bug’ Monitoring and Management in Spring, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myaglife/episodes/42823---MyAgLife-Episode-167-RERUN-Interview-with-UCCEs-Jhalendra-Rijal-on-True-Bug-Monitoring-and-Management-in-Spring-e236kmi
  10. Rijal, J. P., and P. Gordon. (2023). Pacific flatheaded borer update. Growing the Valley Podcast. P. Gordon. Published 13 June. https://www.growingthevalleypodcast.com/podcastfeed/2023/6/13/pacific-flatheaded-borer-update-with-jhalendra-rijal
  11. Rijal, J.P., and S. Gyawaly. (2023). Navel Orangeworm (NOW) Hull Split Spray Considerations 2023. The Scoop of the Fruit and Nuts. UCCE Stanislaus, Summer 2023, Vol. 28, Issue 1.
  12. Rijal, J. P., J. Roseman and P. Gordon. (2023). Navel orangeworm mating disruption neighbors program. Growing the Valley Podcast. P. Gordon. Published  June, 2023. 
  13. https://www.growingthevalleypodcast.com/podcastfeed/2023/6/27/navel-orangeworm-mating-disruption-neighbors-program
  14. Zuber, C., and J. P. Rijal. (2022). Winter Mummy Nut Sampling in Almond: Additional Insights for Pest Management. UCCE San Joaquin Valley Tree and Vines Blogs, 16 November. https://www.sjvtandv.com/blog/winter-mummy-nut-sampling-in-almond-additional-insights-for-pest-management
  15. Rijal, J. P., S. Gyawaly, T. Martin (2022). Flatheaded borer re-emerges as a damaging pest of walnut. IPM in Action Highlights. UC Statewide IPM Program. https://ipm.ucanr.edu/highlights/2021/flatheaded_borer_reemerges_as_a_damaging_pest_of_walnut/
  16. Rijal, J.P. (2022). Lilac Borer, Podosesia syringae (Harris), as a New Pest of Commercial Olives in California: Biology and Management. CAPCA Advisor, December 2022. pp 64-67.
  17. Vicky, B., J. Roseman, and J. P. Rijal. (2022). Neighborly NOW: Web portal connects neighboring nut growers to create larger blocks for NOW mating disruption. West Coast Nut. February 2023. https://www.wcngg.com/2023/02/01/neighborly-now/
  18. Gyawaly, S., and J.P. Rijal. (2022). In-season-& Post-harvest Management of Navel Orangeworm (NOW). October 2022. Sacramento Valley Orchard Source, https://www.sacvalleyorchards.com/blog/walnuts-blog/management-navel-orangeworm/
  19. Rijal, J.P. and M. Lies. (2022). BMSB on the Rise in Almonds. https://www.wcngg.com/2022/09/10/bmsb-on-the-rise-in-almonds/
 
Oct. 2021 – Sept. 2022 
  1. Rijal, J. P. (2022). Removal of Infested Branches Helps to Minimize Flatheaded Borer Damage in Walnuts. UCCE San Joaquin Valley Tree and Vines. 6 July. https://www.sjvtandv.com/blog/removal-of-infested-branches-helps-to-minimize-flatheaded-borer-damage-in-walnuts
  2. Rijal, J. P., and C. Burks. (2021). Navel orangeworm monitoring tools for orchards under mating disruption. The Scoop. UCCE Stanislaus. April Issue. Vol. 26.1.
  3. Haviland, D., and J. P. Rijal. (2021). Are ‘May Sprays’ a low-hanging fruit to cut almond costs in 2021? West Coast Nut. Published April 9. http://www.wcngg.com/2021/04/09/are-may-sprays-a-low-hanging-fruit-to-cut-almond-costs-in-2021/
  4. Coatney, K. and J.P. Rijal. (2021). Walnuts, navel orangeworm and ethephon for 2021. K. Coatney (Ed.). West Coast Nut. https://www.wcngg.com/2021/08/11/walnuts-navel-orangeworm-and-ethephon-for-2021/
  5. Green, J. and J. P. Rijal. (2021). Believe it or not: bugs like almonds too. Entomology Today, Entomological Society of America. Published June 17, https://entomologytoday.org/2021/06/17/true-bugs-almonds-pests-hemiptera-integrated-pest-management/
  6. Rijal, J.P. (2021). Resurgence of Pacific flatheaded borer in walnut orchards and ongoing research efforts. 2020 Stanislaus County Agricultural Report. pp. 24-25.
  7. Rijal, J.P. and T. Chalstrom. (2021). Pest management in spring season. My AgLife podcast. Published March 19. https://anchor.fm/myaglife/episodes/31921---MyAgLife-Episode-57-Exclusive-Interview-with-UCCEs-Jhalendra-Rijal-about-Spring-Season-Pest-Monitoring-Activities-in-Almond-Orchards-esulgj
  8. Rijal, J.P. and T. Chalstrom. (2021). Managing stink bugs in almonds. My AgLife podcast. Published June 25. https://anchor.fm/myaglife/episodes/62521---MyAgLife-Episode-71-Interview-with-UCCEs-Jhalendra-Rijal-about-Managing-Stink-Bugs-in-Almond-e13d1ff
  9. Rijal, J.P. (2021). Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB): identification and monitoring in almond orchards -Video. UC Statewide IPM Program. Published September. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc2qv7YtaWU.
  10. Rijal, J.P. (2021). Walnut orchard tasks. Pacific Nut Producer. February Issue. pp. 42-47.
  11. Rijal, J. P., C. Burks, and H. Wilson (2021). Tackling the rising tide of navel orangeworm in walnuts. Orchard Origin Blog, California Walnut Board. Published January 6, 2021. https://walnuts.org/blog/orchard-origins/tackling-the-rising-tide-of-navel-orangeworm-in-walnuts/.
  12. Rijal, J. P., and S. Gyawaly (2021). Spring season pest monitoring activities in almond orchards. West Coast Nut. February Issue. pp. 24-31.
  13. Rijal, J. P., (2021). Removal of infested branches helps to minimize flatheaded borer damage in walnuts. The Scoop. UCCE Stanislaus, December 2020, Vol. 25.4.
  14. Rijal, J. P., T. Pathak, and P. Gordon. (2021). Climate change part 5: navel orangeworm. Growing the Valley Podcast. P. Gordon. Published September 7. https://www.growingthevalleypodcast.com/podcastfeed/2021/8/18/climate-change-part-5-navel-orangeworm
  15. Rijal, J. P., (2021). How Nut Growers Can Get the Best of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. Growing Produce, April 21. https://www.growingproduce.com/nuts/how-nut-growers-can-get-the-best-of-brown-marmorated-stink-bug/
  16. Rijal, J.P. and T. Pathak. (2021). Potential effects of drought and climate change on insect pests including navel orangeworm. West Coast Nut. July Issue. pp 8-12.
    Rijal, J. P., and C. Burks. (2021). Navel orangeworm monitoring tools for orchards under mating disruption. The Scoop. UCCE Stanislaus. April Issue. Vol. 26.1.
  17. Warnert, T. Pathak, and J.P. Rijal, and (2020). A hike in navel orangeworm pressure expected later this century due to climate change. UCANR Green Blog. October 27, 2020. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=44034
  18. Rijal, J. P., C. Burks, and S. Gyawaly (2020). Exploring navel orangeworm monitoring tools for almond orchards under mating disruption. CAPCA Adviser. December Issue. pp. 36-40.
  19. Rijal, J.P. and T. Chalstrom. (2020). Spring insect pests monitoring in walnuts. My AgLife podcast. Published December 10. https://anchor.fm/myaglife/episodes/Planning-for-Spring-Pest-Management-in-Walnuts--My-Ag-Life-Episode-42-enl4tq
  20. Allen, J., J. P. Rijal, K. Tollerup, and T. Michaelides (2020). Nut growers preoccupied with pests, diseases. Western Farm Press. Published Demember 16. https://www.farmprogress.com/tree-nuts/nut-growers-preoccupied-pests-diseases
  21. Rijal, J. P., and P. Gordon. (2020). Spotted wing drosophila. Growing the Valley Podcast. P. Gordon. Published May 12. https://www.growingthevalleypodcast.com/podcastfeed/2020/5/12/spotted-wing-drosophila-with-jhalendra-rijal
  22. Rijal, J. P., (2020). ID, monitoring, and management of plant bug and stink bugs in almond orchards. The Scoop. UCCE Stanislaus, April Issue, Vol. 25.2.
  23. Rijal, J. P., (2020). IPM Task at Harvest: Identifying Insect Pest Damage Through Harvest Sampling. The Scoop. UCCE Stanislaus, July Issue, Vol. 25.3.
  24. Rijal, J. P., and S. Seybold. (2019). Pacific flatheaded borer as a resurgent pest of walnuts in California: background, questions, and future research needs. CAPCA Advisor, December Issue. pp. 41-47.
  25. Rijal, J.P. (2020). Managing spotted wing drosophila in cherry and blueberry orhards. UCCE Tree & Vine blog. Published April 16. https://www.sjvtandv.com/blog/managing-spotted-wing-drosophila-in-blueberry-and-cherry-orchards-in-california
 
Oct. 2019 – Sept. 2021 
  1. Rijal, J. P., C. Burks, and H. Wilson (2021). Tackling the rising tide of navel orangeworm in walnuts. Orchard Origin Blog, California Walnut Board. Published January 6, 2021. https://walnuts.org/blog/orchard-origins/tackling-the-rising-tide-of-navel-orangeworm-in-walnuts/.
  2. Rijal, J. P., and S. Gyawaly (2021). Spring season pest monitoring activities in almond orchards. West Coast Nut. February Issue. pp. 24-31.
  3. Rijal, J. P., (2021). Removal of infested branches helps to minimize flatheaded borer damage in walnuts. The Scoop. UCCE Stanislaus, December 2020, Vol. 25.4.
  4. Rijal, J. P., T. Pathak, and P. Gordon. (2021). Climate change part 5: navel orangeworm. Growing the Valley Podcast. P. Gordon. Published September 7. https://www.growingthevalleypodcast.com/podcastfeed/2021/8/18/climate-change-part-5-navel-orangeworm
  5. Rijal, J. P., (2021). How Nut Growers Can Get the Best of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. Growing Produce, April 21. https://www.growingproduce.com/nuts/how-nut-growers-can-get-the-best-of-brown-marmorated-stink-bug/
  6. Rijal, J.P. and T. Pathak. (2021). Potential effects of drought and climate change on insect pests including navel orangeworm. West Coast Nut. July Issue. pp 8-12.
  7. Rijal, J. P., and C. Burks. (2021). Navel orangeworm monitoring tools for orchards under mating disruption. The Scoop. UCCE Stanislaus. April Issue. Vol. 26.1.
  8. Haviland, D., and J. P. Rijal. (2021). Are ‘May Sprays’ a low-hanging fruit to cut almond costs in 2021? West Coast Nut. Published April 9. http://www.wcngg.com/2021/04/09/are-may-sprays-a-low-hanging-fruit-to-cut-almond-costs-in-2021/
  9. Coatney, K. and J.P. Rijal. (2021). Walnuts, navel orangeworm and ethephon for 2021. K. Coatney (Ed.). West Coast Nut. https://www.wcngg.com/2021/08/11/walnuts-navel-orangeworm-and-ethephon-for-2021/
  10. Green, J. and J. P. Rijal. (2021). Believe it or not: bugs like almonds too. Entomology Today, Entomological Society of America. Published June 17, https://entomologytoday.org/2021/06/17/true-bugs-almonds-pests-hemiptera-integrated-pest-management/
  11. Rijal, J.P. (2021). Resurgence of Pacific flatheaded borer in walnut orchards and ongoing research efforts. 2020 Stanislaus County Agricultural Report. pp. 24-25.
  12. Rijal, J.P. and T. Chalstrom. (2021). Pest management in spring season. My AgLife podcast. Published March 19. https://anchor.fm/myaglife/episodes/31921---MyAgLife-Episode-57-Exclusive-Interview-with-UCCEs-Jhalendra-Rijal-about-Spring-Season-Pest-Monitoring-Activities-in-Almond-Orchards-esulgj
  13. Rijal, J.P. and T. Chalstrom. (2021). Managing stink bugs in almonds. My AgLife podcast. Published June 25. https://anchor.fm/myaglife/episodes/62521---MyAgLife-Episode-71-Interview-with-UCCEs-Jhalendra-Rijal-about-Managing-Stink-Bugs-in-Almond-e13d1ff
  14. Rijal, J.P. (2021). Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB): identification and monitoring in almond orchards -Video. UC Statewide IPM Program. Published September 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc2qv7YtaWU.
  15. Rijal, J.P. (2021). Walnut orchard tasks. Pacific Nut Producer. February Issue. pp. 42-47.
  16. Parsons, C. J. P. Rijal, D. Haviland, G. Brar. (2020). Dormant monitoring and control for San Jose scale. C. Parsons (Ed). West Coast Nut. http://www.wcngg.com/2020/11/18/dormant-monitoring-and-control-for-san-jose-scale/
  17. J. Warnert, T. Pathak, and J.P. Rijal, and (2020). A hike in navel orangeworm pressure expected later this century due to climate change. UCANR Green Blog. October 27, 2020. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=44034
  18. Rijal, J. P., C. Burks, and S. Gyawaly (2020). Exploring navel orangeworm monitoring tools for almond orchards under mating disruption. CAPCA Adviser. December Issue. pp. 36-40.
  19. Rijal, J.P. and T. Chalstrom. (2020). Spring insect pests monitoring in walnuts. My AgLife podcast. Published December 10. https://anchor.fm/myaglife/episodes/Planning-for-Spring-Pest-Management-in-Walnuts--My-Ag-Life-Episode-42-enl4tq
  20. Allen, J., J. P. Rijal, K. Tollerup, and T. Michaelides (2020). Nut growers preoccupied with pests, diseases. Western FarmPress. Published Demember 16. https://www.farmprogress.com/tree-nuts/nut-growers-preoccupied-pests-diseases
  21. Rijal, J. P., and P. Gordon. (2020). Spotted wing drosophila. Growing the Valley Podcast. P. Gordon. Published May 12. https://www.growingthevalleypodcast.com/podcastfeed/2020/5/12/spotted-wing-drosophila-with-jhalendra-rijal
  22. Rijal, J. P., (2020). ID, monitoring, and management of plant bug and stink bugs in almond orchards. The Scoop. UCCE Stanislaus, April Issue, Vol. 25.2.
  23. Rijal, J. P., (2020). IPM Task at Harvest: Identifying Insect Pest Damage Through Harvest Sampling. The Scoop. UCCE Stanislaus, July Issue, Vol. 25.3.
  24. Rijal, J.P. (2020). Managing spotted wing drosophila in cherry and blueberry orhards. UCCE Tree & Vine blog. Published April 16. https://www.sjvtandv.com/blog/managing-spotted-wing-drosophila-in-blueberry-and-cherry-orchards-in-california
  25. Rijal, J. P. (2019). Increasing evidence of Pacific flatheaded borer attack in walnut orchards in California. West Coast Nut. November Issue. pp. 28-32.
  26. Rijal, J. P. (2020). Identifying insect pest damage through harvest sampling. Pacific Nut Produeer. Published August 27. https://pacificnutproducer.com/2020/08/27/identifying-insect-pest-damage-through-harvest-sampling/
  27. Rijal., J. P. (2020). Reports of lilac borer infestation in commercial olive orchards in the North San Joaquin Valley. Field Notes. UCCE San Joaquin County. May Issue. 
  28. Rijal, J. P. (2020). Insect pests and pest management updates. AgFax Tree Crops Updates. Contributed to six issues from February thourgh June.
  29. Parsons, C. and J. P. Rijal (2020). Control tools for mites in almonds almond. C. Parsons (Ed.). West Coast Nut. Published June 1.
  30. Rijal, J. P. (2020). Walnut husk fly: understanding the biology, monitoring and management of this common pest in walnut. West Coast Nut. June Issue. pp. 44-48.
  31. Rijal, J. P. and M. Lies (2020). Brown marmorated stink bug emerging as a significant pest in walnuts. M. Lies (Ed.). West Coast Nut. April Issue. pp. 72-75.
  32. Rijal, J. P., and S. Seybold. (2019). Pacific flatheaded borer as a resurgent pest of walnuts in California: background, questions, and future research needs. CAPCA Advisor, December Issue. pp. 41-47.
  33. Haviland, D.R., and J. P. Rijal. (2019). Mating disruption for navel orangeworm available for organic nut crops. Organic Farmer. October/November Issue. JCS Marketing. pp. 16-20.
  34. Hawkes, L. D. R. Haviland and J.P. Rijal. (2019). Orchard sanitation remains critical for NOW management. L. Hawkes (Ed.). Western Farm Press. Published December 4.
 
Oct. 2017 – Sept. 2019 
  1. Rijal, J. P. (2019). Importance of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in managing arthropod pests in organic nut production in California. Organic Farmer, Vol. 2, Issue 4. pp 44-46.
  2. Rijal, J. P. (2019). Seasonal pest management task: insect monitoring in almond and walnut orchards. West Coast Nut. April Issue. pp. 10-17.
  3. Rijal, J. P., and P. Gordon. (2018). Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. Growing the Valley. P. Gordon. www.growingthevalleypodcast.com/
  4. Haviland, D., J. P. Rijal, E. Symmes. (2019). IPM Advisors demonstrate mating disruption for key almond pests. UC Delivers. Published: June 28, 2019. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=30619
  5. Rijal, J. P. (2019). Insect Pest Updates (3/1, 3/23, 4/12, 4/25, 6/1, 6/15, 7/15) on the AgFax Tree Crops Updates.  
  6. Rijal, J.P. and C. Parsons (2019). Almond and pistachio growers need to be on the lookout for BMSB. (Editor: C. Parsons). West Coast Nut. February Issue. pp 38-41.
  7. Rijal, J.P. (2019). California Almonds, Walnuts: Trapping Options – Quick Overview. AgFax News (March 3), https://agfax.com/2019/03/23/california-almonds-walnuts-trapping-options-quick-overview/
  8. Rijal, J. P. (2019). Where does the husk fly go during the winter: exploring the overwintering biology of the walnut husk fly in walnuts. CAPCA Adviser (February)
  9. Rijal, J. P. (2019). Invasive pests to watch out for in the vines in 2019. A special newsletter issue published for the 67th Annual Grape Day. Lodi Grape Growers and Lodi Wine Commission (February).
  10. Rijal, J.P. (2018). California walnuts: “concerning” – Pacific flatheaded borer activity. AgFax News (November 19). https://agfax.com/2018/11/19/california-walnuts-concerning-pacific-flatheaded-borer-activity/
  11. Rijal, J. P. 2018. Brown marmorated stink bug-keep an eye out for potential damage. Sacramento Valley Orchard Source. https://goo.gl/4RNeyd.
  12. Rijal, J. P. (2018). Old pest-new problem: Infestation of Pacific flatheaded borer in walnuts in the northern San Joaquin Valley. Field Notes Newsletter (November).
  13. Rijal, J. P. (2018). Understanding the Overwintering Biology of the Husk Fly—A Research Update. Field Notes Newsletter (August).
  14. Rijal, J. P. (2018). California almonds: what to expect from third now flight in upper SJV. Ag Fax Update (August 13), https://agfax.com/2018/08/13/california-almonds-what-to-expect-from-third-now-flight-in-upper-sjv/
  15. Rijal, J. P. (2018). New Pest of Almond: The knowns and unknowns of brown marmorated stink bug in California. Progressive Crop Consultant (July/August). (Article link)
  16. Martin, T., and P. Rijal. (2018). Brown marmorated stink bug moving into agriculture. The IPM Corner Blog (June).
  17. Rijal, J. (2018). Mating disruption and navel orangeworm. UCCE Stanislaus Walnut News (Spring).
  18. Rijal, J. P., and D. Haviland. (2018). Integration of mating disruption into management programs for navel orangeworm. West Coast Nut (June). (Article link)
  19. Burks, C., E. Symmes, and P. Rijal. (2018). Monitoring and treatment of navel orangeworm (NOW) in walnuts: a research update. Progressive Crop Consultant (March/April).
  20. Rijal, J. P. (2018). Insect pest monitoring for tree crops (Bloom-Spring). UCCE Field Notes Newsletter (February).
  21. Haviland, D., E. Symmes, P. Rijal, and K. Tollerup. (2017). Evaluation of the role of chlorpyrifos in almond production systems. CAPCA Adviser (December).
  22. Rijal, J. P. (2017). Brown marmorated stink bug becomes established in Stanislaus County orchards. 2016-Stanislaus County Crop Report. 17p.
  23. Rijal, J. P. (2017). Invasion of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB): Orchard pest update-peach growers beware. Vol. 34 (September/October, Issue 4). pp. 8-11.
  24. Walker, M. and J. P. Rijal (2017). What lies beneath: grape root borer in eastern vineyards. Entomology Today artiel (featuring Rijal’s work on grape root borer). M. Walker (Ed.). Dec. 14
  25. Rijal, J. P. (2017). What Lies Beneath: Grape Root Borer in Eastern Vineyards. Article published at the Entomology Today (Editor: Meredith Walker) Dec. 14, 2017. (Link)

​Before 2017
  • McGowen, S. (2016). Safe use and handling of pesticides for commercial vegetable growers in Nepal. Editor: Rijal, J. P.
  • Rijal, J. P. (2016). Sampling and management of spider mites in almonds. Pacific Nut Producer Newsletter Vol. 22, No. 6 (June).
  • Rijal, J. P. (2016). Research to better understand spider mite migration timing. Nuts 'n' Bolts section, Pacific Nut Producer Newsletter Vol. 22, No. 6 (June).
  • Rijal, J. P. (2016). Summary of insect monitoring in nut and fruit crops: summer update. The Scoop (of fruit and nuts in Stanislaus County). Vol 22.1 (July).
  • Rijal, J. P. (2016). Taking nut samples at harvest for insect damage evaluation. Field Notes Newsletter. August 2016
  • Rijal, J. P. (2016). IPM of Spider mites in almonds: exploring the new sampling techniques. CAPCA Adviser. August 2016.
  • Rijal, J. P. (2016). Spider mites in almonds: monitoring and management. Field Notes Newsletter. May 2016
  • Rijal, J.P. (2016). Monitoring and management of San Jose scale and other insect pests during the dormant season. The Almond Doctor
  • Rijal, J. P. (2016). Spotted Wing Drosophila in California Cherries: understanding the issue and options for management. California Fresh Fruit 33(2): pp. 8-9. (Article pdf)
  • Rijal, J. P. (2015). New IPM Advisor: introduction. Field Notes Newsletter, August-2015
  • Rijal, J. P. (2015). Obscure mealybug found on almond trees for first time in California. Entomology Today Blog, Entomol. Soc. Am.
  • Rijal, J.P. (2015). "Role of Winter Sanitation for Navel Orangeworm Management." The Almond Doctor
  • Rijal, J. P. (2015). Spotted wing Drosophila in California cherries. Field Notes Newsletter-November 2015.
  • Rijal, J.P. 2012. Out of site, out of mind: Grape root borer infestation in Virginia vineyards.The Grape Press. Vol. 28. No. 2. 8p. (Link)
  • Rijal, J.P. 2009. Plant Clinic: New concept and perspective in Nepal (In Nepali). Plant Protection Newsletter, Year 3, No. 9. Plant Protection Directorate, Dept.of Agriculture, Nepal.
  • Rijal, J.P. and S. Subedi. 2008. Chemical pesticides and its safe use in Integrated Pest Management (IPM): A review (In Nepali). Agriculture Newsletter. Vol 44 (6). Agriculture Information and Communication Center, MOAC, Nepal. pp 28-33.
  • Rijal, J.P. 2008. Pheromone trap: An effective monitoring tool for Chickpea pod borer. SAARC AgriNews. Vol. 2. No. 1, SAARC Agriculture Centre. 9p. (Link)
  • Rijal, J.P. 2007. Use of biopesticides for insect pest management (In Nepali). Plant Protection Newsletter, Year 2, No. 4. Plant Protection Directorate, Dept.of Agricuture, Nepal.
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