Pest Control Advisors

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An Agricultural Pest Control Adviser (PCA) in California is any person who offers a recommendation on any agricultural use of pesticides, presents themselves as an authority on such use, or solicits services or sales for agricultural pest control. This includes recommending pesticide applications, alternative pest management methods, or selling pest control services specifically for agricultural purposes.
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TriCal PCAs are Ready to Work with You!
TriCal PCAs are Ready to Work with You!

Our PCAs spend time in the field, observing plant health, identifying potential challenges, and working side by side with growers. By building lasting relationships and staying connected to the people who care for it, we help support healthier crops and stronger yields throughout the season.

7/23/2026
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Trusted Expertise | TriCal Diagnostics
Trusted Expertise | TriCal Diagnostics

At TriCal, our recommendations are backed by science, and that starts with TriCal Diagnostics. From plant tissue and soil analysis to water testing and disease diagnostics, TriCal Diagnostics laboratory provides the accurate, timely results that help our PCAs and growers make informed decisions.

7/13/2026
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The Trucks May be Resting ... the Work Never Stops
The Trucks May be Resting ... the Work Never Stops

As the winter berry season comes to a close in Santa Maria, our fleet is taking a brief siesta while our team prepares for the busy summer berry season. Behind the scenes, we are planning, organizing, and getting ready to continue providing growers with the reliable crop consulting and support they depend on throughout the season. If you are preparing for the months ahead, now is a great time to schedule a consultation with a TriCal PCA.

7/9/2026
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Preparation starts below the surface.
Preparation starts below the surface.

Now is the time to schedule your soil fumigation consultation with a TriCal PCA. Proper soil preparation plays an important role in supporting healthy crops, strong yields, and long-term field performance. TriCal is here to help you evaluate your field needs and develop a soil fumigation plan.

6/15/2026
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Preparing for a Successful Strawberry Season
Preparing for a Successful Strawberry Season

This grower in Santa Maria is already laying the groundwork for a productive strawberry harvest by prioritizing soil preparation. Partner with TriCal, Inc. and a TriCal Pest Control Advisor (PCA) to benefit from decades of experience in crop protection and receive recommendations for your field.

7/10/2025
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Sunrise over Raspberry Fields in California
Sunrise over Raspberry Fields in California

Trical added another raspberry field added to thier growing portfolio—there’s nothing quite like starting the day early and witnessing a stunning sunrise over the fields. Moments like this remind us why we’re passionate about what we do.

1/15/2025
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Raspberry Soil Fumigation on the Coastal California
Raspberry Soil Fumigation on the Coastal California

Trical Inc. just completed a raspberry soil fumigation project along Coastal California, helping a local farmer ensure a thriving harvest season. Booking a consultation with a Trical Inc PCA can help farmers learn how to support the success of a farmer's planting season.

1/7/2025
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CAPCA at 50: Supporting PCAs and Advancing Agriculture
CAPCA at 50: Supporting PCAs and Advancing Agriculture

This year, CAPCA hosted its 50th Annual Conference & Agri-Expo South at the Disneyland Hotel, an event that brought together industry leaders, including TriCal Inc. & TriCal Diagnostics, to network and stay informed about the latest advancements in agriculture.

10/24/2024
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Strawberry Fall Fumigation Underway
Strawberry Fall Fumigation Underway

This grower in Santa Maria, California is prepping their soil now to ensure a bountiful strawberry harvest. TriCal’s qualified Pest Control Advisors (PCAs) offer valuable guidance to strawberry growers, helping them maintain a healthy soil biome while prioritizing environmental stewardship.

10/16/2024
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California Association of Pest Control Advisers Agri-Expo and Conference
California Association of Pest Control Advisers Agri-Expo and Conference

We were onsite in Anaheim, CA at the 50th California Association of Pest Control Advisers Agri-Expo and Conference. Our California TELONE™ Specialist, Brian Hegland, was there answering PCA and grower questions about nematode management solutions with TELONE™.

10/15/2024
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"We are farm consultants, helping growers to get the greatest return on investment for their crop while helping them navigate the regulations and use requirements. We are custom applicators so we have hands-on, direct field experience. We provide field support and technicians. Just like my father (TriCal Co-Founder & President) said in 1963, 'we have proved the worth of these methods.' We work hand in hand with growers so they can reap the benefits."

- Dean Storkan, TriCal President