Faces of TriCal – TriCal, Inc.

Robert DeLuna: A Legacy of Leadership: On the Job and on the Ride

Posted on June 17, 2025June 6, 2025 by Cat Reyes

At TriCal, Inc., the strength of our work in the agriculture industry comes down to the people behind the scenes — those who show up early, stay late, and keep our operations running smoothly for the growers who count on us. One of those people is Robert DeLuna. This month, we’re proud to recognize Robert, […]

An In-depth Chat with Ian Hudson, PCA/Manager

Posted on June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 by Cat Reyes

This month, we had the opportunity to interview Ian Hudson based in Hollister, CA, for an in-depth chat about his role as a Pest Control Advisor (PCA) / Manager with TriCal Inc.: What is your role in the company? I work as a salesman covering Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Clara Counties. Additionally, I help […]

Meet Paul Cardinalli, PCA/Salesman

Posted on April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 by Cat Reyes

TriCal Inc. is proud to introduce Paul Cardinalli, one of our Pest Control Advisors (PCA) and salesmen based in Oakdale, CA. Paul has been an integral part of the TriCal team for 7 years, demonstrating exceptional dedication and expertise. His journey with us began as an intern while attending Cal Poly, and upon graduating, Paul seamlessly […]

Ag News: A blog by Dr. Mike Stanghellini, Dr. Kristi Sanchez & Guests

Our Authors

Dr. Mike Stanghellini
Director of Research & Regulatory Affairs Dr. Mike Stanghellini received a dual-major Ph.D. in Entomology and Horticultural Science with a minor in Plant Pathology from North Carolina State University. Since 2005, he has served as the TriCal liaison to federal, state, and international regulatory agencies, agrochemical companies, grower organizations, and third-party research entities. Mike directs and supervises our research on product defense, new product registration, and lab/field research on soil fumigants, novel products, and non-fumigant soil pest control tactics.

Dr. Kristi Sanchez
Senior Researcher and Nematologist Dr. Kristi Sanchez received her Ph. D. in Plant Pathology, specializing in Nematology, from the University of California, Davis. She has over a decade of combined research and field experience with UC Davis, the agrichemical industry, and the Plant Pest Diagnostics Center with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Kristi’s expertise includes pest management of nematodes, morphological and molecular diagnostics of plant parasitic nematodes, and the development of experimental assays for nematode studies in the lab and field. Kristi is a regular invited speaker on topics related to soil health, nematode control, and integrated pest management in orchards.