Altacor is a new insecticide registered in cranberries. A few weeks ago we conducted an experiment to test the efficacy of Altacor® (DuPont) at 4.5 oz/acre against spotted fireworm larvae.
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Fruit Crops Edition - Cranberry Section
Seasonal updates on diseases, insects, weeds impacting small fruit (blueberry, cranberry, and wine grape). Fruit Pest Alerts are also available via this category feed.
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On-Farm Research Results in Cranberry: Altacor
Management of Phytophthora Root and Runner Rot in Cranberry
by Peter V. Oudemans, Extension Specialist
and Anne DeMarsay, Post Doctoral Researcher
Vines affected by Phytophthora Root and Runner Rot will decline from the root system up. Accurate diagnosis is important and may require identification by a trained plant pathologist.
Key factors for effective management include:
- Identification of the pathogen
- Soil drainage rates
- Soil drainage uniformity
- Irrigation uniformity
- Irrigation volume
- Timing of fungicide applications
Cranberry: Insect Update 5/21/13
- Blackheaded fireworm
- Spotted fireworm
- Sparganothis fruitworm
- Cranberry Blossomworm
- Blunt-nosed leafhopper
- New Insecticide Closer SC
The cranberry season has been off to a very slow start due to the cold weather. Insect activity is just starting to increase. Thus, growers need to intensify their scouting efforts. The following insect pests bear special mention for early-season scouting:
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Cranberry Growers Twilight Meeting
Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Location: Pine Island Cranberry
Meeting Agenda
5:30: Dinner
6:30-7:00: Peter Oudemans,
Troubleshooting Cranberry Disease Problems
7:00-7:30: Cesar Rodrigues-Saona,
Identifying and Controlling Cranberry Insects
7:30-8:00: Pat Hastings,
Safety Precautions in Cranberry Pest Control
8:30-9:00: Dave Frank,
Current Status of Local Bee Populations & Controlling Bee Diseases
9:00-9:30: Ray Samulis,
Farm Safety and the AgrAbility Program
American Cranberry Growers Association Winter Meeting
American Cranberry Growers Association Winter Meeting will be held Thursday, January 24 at the EcoComplex in Bordentown, NJ.
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