Commercial Growers are invited to the Blueberry Open House held this year at Kerri Brooke Caterers, 755 South White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ.
The program, which includes Spotted Wing Drosophila management issues, begins at 9am on March 14.
Fruit Crops Edition
Seasonal updates on diseases, insects, weeds impacting tree fruit and small fruit (blueberry, cranberry, and wine grape). Fruit Pest Alerts are also available via this category feed.
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March 12, 2013 Norman Lalancette
Peach Leaf Curl Epidemiology: Abiotic Factors
Earlier this month we discussed peach leaf curl biology and control. In this issue we’ll explore how the abiotic environment influences infection by the leaf curl fungal pathogen, Taphrina deformans. [Read more…]
March 12, 2013 Dave Schmitt
Pear Psylla Oviposition Starts
An examination of a pear orchard in Gloucester County yesterday revealed that psylla have started laying eggs. Early season control should start as soon as the weather allows for oil applications. Alternatively, Surround can be applied regardless of temperature.
March 4, 2013 Dave Schmitt
Start Fire Blight Control Now
Mark Longstroth at MSU reminds us that now is the time to start fire blight control measures by pruning out overwintered cankers. Now is also a good time to review the current research and control recommendations for season long management programs.
Remember to check the NEWA site during bloom for infection event predictions.
March 1, 2013 Dave Schmitt
Early Season Pest Control in Tree Fruit
- Dormant season oil sprays
- Dormant season copper sprays
- Dormant season urea sprays
February 28, 2013 Norman Lalancette
Peach Leaf Curl: Biology and Control
Disease management programs for peach and nectarine begin every year with control of leaf curl. In this article, we discuss some of the basic biology of leaf curl, as well as the methods used for its control. In a near future article, we’ll explore how the abiotic environment influences leaf curl development, and how climate change may be altering our management strategies. [Read more…]
