Sponsored by the New Jersey Center for Research and Education, the program’s highlight is the demonstration of the new in-row weeding machine from TILMOR by Allonardo Enterprises. There will also be a demonstration talk on Groundhog management and other wildlife management in the vineyard. The program details are below. The sequence of presentations may change depending on the set-up at the winery. [Read more…]
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Tree Fruit IPM Report for April 12, 2024
Tree Fruit Phenology: Tree Fruit Phenology remains advanced in peach, but development is slowing. In southern counties all peach orchards are late bloom to petal fall. Redhaven and PF-17 were at approximately full bloom on April 6. Plums are at shuck split. Pears are full bloom for Asian varieties and first bloom for Europeans. Apples and cherries are coming into bloom.
Peach:
Brown Rot: Blossom infections from the brown rot fungus can occur whenever pistils are exposed and a favorable climate exists. Infections can occur during any wetting period when temperatures are between 41 and 86 °F. However, optimum conditions for infection occur with wetting and temperatures in the mid 70’s. During long wetting periods (several days or more) blossoms can be infected regardless of temperature. Generally infections that occur when conditions are sub optimal are less severe. Blossoms and fruitlets will remain susceptible until the pistil desiccates (sometime between petal fall and shuck split). Initiate coverage for blossom blight starting at pink for short petal varieties and 5-10% bloom for showy flowers. See the NJ Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide for recommended materials and rates.
Bacterial Spot: Copper formulations should be used starting at petal fall to suppress bacterial spot. Generally we recommend starting at 0.5 ozs metallic copper and gradually lowering the rate as the season progresses. The rate applied will depend on the formulation. Dr. Lalancette published a chart listing common copper formulations and rates for peach and nectarine applications. Avoid combining copper with captan especially if it has been overcast for several days. Also avoid acidic spray solutions when applying copper. Dr. Lalancette has published a handy guide for copper applications in early covers. Antibiotics such as Mycoshield or Fireline may also be used and may offer slightly more residual activity during long wetting periods.
Peach Scab: In addition to Rusty Spot and Bacterial Spot, Peach Scab requires protective applications starting at petal fall. Peach scab cankers (Fig. 1) begin to expand at bloom and by shuck split begin to shed spores during wetting periods. Topsin, Topsin/Captan combinations, Flint Extra, Inspire Super, and especially Quadris Top applied at petal fall are the best materials for blocks that had scab last year. Quadris Top, Flint Extra or Topsin should be used at the high rate to suppress overwintering lesions on the wood. Quadris Top contains azoxystrobin which is phytotoxic to many apple varieties. Phytotoxic residues can remain in the tank for long periods after an application is made, even if a tank cleaner is used. Do not use Quadris Top or Abound in the same sprayer used for apples. Bravo (chlorothalonil) is also a good protectant that may be applied no later than shuck split. Captan is also helpful in cover sprays after shuck split where scab was troublesome last year.
Oriental Fruit Moth: A biofix point for OFM was set on 4/11 in both northern and southern counties. It is not too late to place dispensers for OFM mating disruption, however if they aren’t in place soon the first generation should be controlled with insecticides. The first insecticides for first generation Oriental Fruit Moth control should be applied at 170-200 degree days base 45 after biofix. This timing generally coincides with 100% petal fall in peaches. Do not apply insecticides until all bloom is off regardless of degree day timing. No Insecticides for OFM should be needed needed where Mating Disruption is implemented.
OFM 1st Generation Timing | |||
Insecticide Type | |||
County/Region | Degree Days by 4/12 base 45 | Conventional
170-200, 350-375 |
Diamide
100-150, 300-350 |
Gloucester – Southern | 20 | 1st –4/20-4/22
2nd – |
1st –4/16-4/18
2nd – |
Middlesex – Northern | 12 | 1st –4/20-4/22
2nd – |
1st – 4/18-4/20
2nd – |
Green Peach Aphid: GPA colonies begin forming sometime during bloom. Examine trees for the presence of colonies from pink to shuck split. Count the number of colonies on ten trees and use a treatment threshold of 2 colonies/tree at petal fall for peach, and 1 colony/tree for nectarine. The best way to scout for aphids during bloom is with a beating tray. Blossoms may also be collected, opened, and examined for the presence of aphids using a hand lens. This is particularly important for nectarine blocks. Check 10 trees per block with the beating tray. Collect 50 blossoms per block and examine for the presence of aphids. If more than 1 colony of aphids are found in nectarines, or 2-3 colonies are found in peaches, an insecticide for aphids will be needed when all petals are off. See the NJ Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide for recommended materials and rates. No aphid activity has been noted on southern counties to date.
Plum Curculio; Tarnished Plant Bugs; and Other Catfacing Insects: Plum Curculio start to move into orchards at about 88-100 degree days base 50 after January 1. Applications for PC should be initiated once all petals are off, with a second application made with ovicidal materials at 379-402 DD. Currently we have accumulated about 103 DD base 50 in southern counties. Growers can monitor degree day development at their site by finding the nearest weather station and using the degree day development tool at NEWA. Catfacing insects are starting activity but cause little damage at this time of the year. Catfacing insects will become more of an issue as temperatures warm and mowing and other ground cover activities become more common after bloom. Insecticides for catfacing insects and plum curculio are not recommended until after all petals are off.
Scale Insects: Dormant oil applications are standard recommendations for scale control, but in some years conditions are not good for oil and control is less than desired. Where scale has been recurring the application of Movento at petal fall to shuck split has “cleaned up” chronic scale outbreaks. Movento should be applied at 6-9 ozs/ac. a penetrant must be included as described on the product label. Movento will also control green peach aphid at this timing.
Lesser and Greater Peach Borer: Mating disruption dispensers for borers should be deployed in early May. See the NJ Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide for recommended dispensers and rates.
Apples and Pears:
Diseases: Fire Blight, Apple Scab, Rust diseases, and Powdery Mildew are the main targets at this stage. The NEWA apple scab model is estimating about 40% ascospore maturity as of 4/12 in southern NJ with 38 % of cumulative ascospores discharged. Northern counties were at Green tip on or about 3/18. The model estimates about 22% ascopsore maturity for Northern Counties with only 21% ascospores released. Primary apple scab spores are released during any substantial infection period. More information can be found in this blogpost from Penn State. Between tight cluster and first cover include products effective for powdery mildew and cedar apple rust. To manage Fire Blight in both apples and pears, consider using Kasumin at bloom. Kasumin is an antibiotic like Streptomycin and Oxytetratracycline. It contains Kasugamycin which is a different chemistry. Kasumin is only labeled for bloom and petal fall applications while strep and oxytet are labeled for post bloom use (note that Fireline 45 only allows for 1 postbloom application on apple). Using 3 different chemistries in rotation allows for resistance management while extending the protection into the post bloom period when late blossoms typically appear which ever material you use, the addition of Actigard or other plant defense elicitors may improve control.
Rust Diseases: The two most common rust diseases that affect pome fruit are Quince Rust and Cedar Apple Rust. In some years these diseases can be troublesome in commercial orchards. Most disease control programs for scab will also control rust. In organically managed blocks in the east options are limited for approved materials that are effective for rust. Potassium Bicarbonate products have shown good efficacy for rust diseases in trials performed in Virginia. Organic growers should seek out and plant rust resistant cultivars. Cultural controls are not practicable due to the widespread presence of alternate host Junipers both wild and cultivated. Rust disease development on junipers should now be producing large spore releases during wetting periods. See this link for pictures of rust on pome fruit and juniper.
Scale Insects: Dormant oil applications are standard recommendations for scale control, but in some years conditions are not good for oil and control is less than desired. Where scale has been recurring the application of Movento at petal fall to shuck split has “cleaned up” chronic scale outbreaks. Movento should be applied at 6-9 ozs/ac. a penetrant must be included as described on the product label. Movento should also control rosy apple aphid at this timing.
Rosy Apple Aphid: If a pre-bloom application was not made, monitor for colonies during bloom and use a treatment threshold of 1 colony/tree at petal fall. See the NJ Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide for recommended materials and rates.
Pear Psylla: Dormant oil applications should have already been started to deter psylla egg laying. At the green cluster stage a pyrethroid or Esteem is generally included with oil. Pyrethroids may knock down some of the adults migrating into the orchard, while Esteem may sterilize them. In lieu of oil or insecticides, Surround may also be applied starting at swollen bud and continued through petal fall. If using Surround through the bloom period stop at petal fall and switch to applications of 1% summer oil @ 1gal/ac in no less than 150 gals/ac. these should be made at no more than 2 week intervals. At petal fall insecticide options for Psylla control include Actara, Assail, Belay, Movento, Sivanto Prime, and Agri-mek. See the NJ Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide for recommended materials and rates.
Pear Diseases: Include effective materials such as Ziram or EBDC formulations for Pear Scab and Rust diseases beginning at the cluster bud stage. At white bud use products effective for pear scab, rusts, and fabrea leaf spot. For both apples and pears, consider using Kasumin at bloom. Kasumin is an antibiotic like Streptomycin and Oxytetratracycline. It contains Kasugamycin which is a different chemistry. Kasumin is only labeled for bloom and petal fall applications while strep and oxytet are labeled for post bloom use. Using 3 different chemistries in rotation allows for resistance management while extending the protection into the post bloom period when late blossoms typically appear. whichever material you use, the addition of Actigard or other plant defense elicitors may improve control.
Grapes: Grapes are at budbreak to the 1″ stage of development. The most important disease to manage at this time is Phomopsis. Insect pests to monitor are Grape Flea Beetle, and Climbing Cutworms. Controls for these insects are rarely needed. If control is determined to be necessary, use one of the materials recommended in the New Jersey Commercial Grape Production Guide. It’s also not too late to scout for and destroy SLF egg masses on posts and trunks.
Pest Event or Growth Stage | Approximate Date | 2024 Observed Date |
Bud Swell (Redhaven/PF-17) | March 23 +/- 15 Days | March 13 |
1/4″ Green Tip Red Delicious | March 31 +/- 13 Days | March 18 |
Pink Peach (Redhaven/PF-17) | April 4 +/- 15 Days | March 18 |
Tight Cluster Red Delicious | April 9 +/- 13 Days | March 30 |
Full Bloom Peach (Redhaven/PF-17) | April 9 +/- 14 Days | April 5 |
Pink Apple (Red Delicious) | April 14 +/- 12 Days | April 9 |
Full Bloom Apple (Red Delicious) | April 22 +/- 11 Days | |
Petal Fall (Redhaven) | April 22 +/- 10 Days | |
Petal Fall (Red Delicious) | April 27 +/- 13 Days | |
Shuck Split (Redhaven) | April 30 +/- 11 Days | |
Pit Hardening | June 15 +/- 9 Days |
North Jersey Fruit Twilight Meeting I Program
North Jersey Fruit Twilight Meeting I
April 17, 2024
4:30 PM- 7:30 PM
Stony Hill Farms
193 Parker Road
Long Valley, NJ
Program
4:15 PM – Registration/Light Refreshments
4:30 PM – Early Season Weed Management Updates
Thierry Besancon PhD, Specialist in Weed Science, Rutgers NJAES
5:00 PM – Pesticide Safety and Compliance
Patricia Hastings, Extension Pesticide Safety Education Coordinator, Rutgers NJAES
5:30 PM – Wagon Tour of Farm
Dale Davis IV and Brandt Davis, Stony Hill Farms
5:45 PM – Tree Fruit Insect and Disease Update
Kaitlin Quinn, North Jersey Tree Fruit IPM Program Associate, Rutgers NJAES
6:15 PM – Using Climate Monitoring Tools to make Optimal Decisions for Pest and Disease Management
Janine Spies PhD, State Fruit IPM Program Leader, Rutgers NJAES
6:45 PM – Soil Fertility and Nutrition for Tree Fruit
Joseph Heckman PhD, Soil Fertility Extension Specialist, Rutgers NJAES
Light refreshments will be served.
The Following Pesticide Recertification Credits will be Offered
3 PP2 1 CORE 3 CAT 1A 3 CAT 10
Please RSVP for the meetings by April 15, 2024 with a call or E-mail to:
Kim Crommelin at 908-788-1338 or kfrey@co.hunterdon.nj.us
North Jersey Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting I
North Jersey Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting I
April 17, 2024
4:30 PM-7:30 PM
Stony Hill Farms
193 Parker Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
FULL PROGRAM WILL BE FORTHCOMING
Light refreshments will be served.
Pesticide Recertification Credits are Anticipated
Please RSVP for the meeting by April 15 with a call to Kim Crommelin at 908.788.1338 or
kfrey@co.hunterdon.nj.us
Tree Fruit IPM Report for April 2, 2024
Tree Fruit Phenology:
Tree fruit phenology remains advanced in southern counties based on historical observations. In southern counties most varieties are nearing full bloom. PF-17 which tracks closely with Redhaven was at 90% bloom on April 2, about 11 days earlier than the median observation date. Red Delicious was at Tight Cluster on March 30, about 10 days earlier than the median observation date. Pears are about white bud to first bloom. Plums are past full bloom. Cooler weather has slowed development. Northern counties are not as advanced.
*Rain! Rain! Go Away!! There is a risk of blossom blight where there are many blossoms open or pistils exposed even though it is on the cool side. Where much bloom is open, regardless whether you were covered or not before the rain with an effective material, a cover ASAP when the weather clears would be a good idea. Fungicides with curative properties would be a good fit in this situation. Cyprodinyl (vanguard) may have some reach back as would ipridione (rovral, meteor). The Group 3 fungicides (Rally, Propiconazole, etc.) and Group 11 fungicides (Flint Extra) would also have curative properties however we don’t recommend those during bloom for resistance management. Topsin-M is another option. Recent tests at RAREC by Dr. Lalancette demonstrated good efficacy against blossom blight. If it hasn’t been used on your farm in many years it may work well but many orchards in NJ had resistance issues in the past.
Sometimes when we have heavy downpours and wind like this bacterial diseases can be troublesome. It’s still early for those to develop however. Bacterial spot could get an early start but there probably aren’t enough leaves out yet, and we haven’t seen anything that look like bacterial spot cankers. If we get severe weather it may not be a bad idea to start adding low rates of copper a little earlier than usual (see peach section below). Pears are not quite in bloom yet and it’s pretty cold for fire blight. It wasn’t that long ago that copper was applied so the risk of an infection from this weather is probably low. However there will be some blossoms open when the weather breaks and there may be trauma from wind and heavy rain so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to get kasumin, fireline, or streptomycin on where there is bloom open once the rain stops.
Lastly: Rust diseases are active in southern counties! Rust has been troublesome on Asian pear varieties and some apples in recent years. Copper and cyprodinyl are ineffective for rust. Ziram has some efficacy. If you weren’t covered before the rain, the Group 3 fungicides such as Procure (apples and pears) or Rally (apples only) at the high rate should reach back to protect the leaves (and possibly blossoms). Other group 3 fungicides may have similar properties. A protectant such as an EBDC (manzate, dithane, etc.) should be mixed in to protect the fruitlets as they develop.
Peach:
Brown Rot: Blossom infections from the brown rot fungus can occur whenever pistils are exposed and a favorable climate exists. Infections can occur during any wetting period when temperatures are between 41 and 86 °F. However, optimum conditions for infection occur with wetting and temperatures in the mid 70’s. During long wetting periods (several days or more) blossoms can be infected regardless of temperature. Generally infections that occur when conditions are sub optimal are less severe. Blossoms and fruitlets will remain susceptible until the pistil dessicates (sometime between petal fall and shuck split). Initiate coverage for blossom blight starting at pink for short petaled varieties and 5-10% bloom for showy flowers. See the NJ Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide for recommended materials and rates.
Bacterial Spot: Copper formulations should be used starting at petal fall to suppress bacterial spot. Generally we recommend starting at 0.5 ozs metallic copper and gradually lowering the rate as the season progresses. The rate applied will depend on the formulation: Refer to this chart listing common copper formulations and rates for peach and nectarine applications. Avoid combining copper with captan especially if it has been overcast for several days. Also avoid acidic spray solutions when applying copper. Dr. Lalancette has published a handy guide for copper applications in early covers. Antibiotics containing oxytetracycline may also be used and may offer slightly more residual activity during long wetting periods.
Peach Scab: In addition to Rusty Spot and Bacterial Spot, Peach Scab requires protective applications starting at petal fall. Peach scab cankers (Fig. 2) begin to expand at bloom and by shuck split begin to shed spores during wetting periods. Topsin, Topsin/Captan combinations, Flint Extra, Inspire Super, and especially Quadris Top applied at petal fall are the best materials for blocks that had scab last year. Quadris Top, Flint Extra or Topsin should be used at the high rate to suppress overwintering lesions on the wood. Quadris Top contains azoxystrobin which is phytotoxic to many apple varieties. Phytotoxic residues can remain in the tank for long periods after an application is made, even if a tank cleaner is used. Do not use Quadris Top or Abound in the same sprayer used for apples. Bravo (chlorothalonil) is also a good protectant that may be applied no later than shuck split. Captan is also helpful in cover sprays after shuck split where scab was troublesome last year.
Oriental Fruit Moth: A biofix point for OFM has not yet been set. OFM biofix is defined as the first sustained trap captures (2 or more consecutive days of trap captures of more than one adult.) It usually coincides with full bloom (about 4/13 in southern counties) but can start as early as late March. The first insecticides for first generation Oriental Fruit Moth control should be applied at 170-200 degree days (base 45 deg F) after biofix. This timing generally coincides with petal fall in peaches. Timings can be calculated using the degree day calculator at the NEWA website by choosing the weather station nearest your farm, entering the biofix date as the start date, and choosing base 45 in the “degree day type” menu. Mating disruption may be substituted for insecticide applications by placing dispensers or initiating sprayable formulations of pheromone in the orchard anytime before biofix. See the NJ Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide for more information.
Green Peach Aphid: GPA colonies begin forming sometime during bloom. Examine trees for the presence of colonies from pink to shuck split. Count the number of colonies on ten trees and use a treatment threshold of 2 colonies/tree at petal fall for peach, and 1 colony/tree for nectarine. The best way to scout for aphids during bloom is with a beating tray. Blossoms may also be collected, opened, and examined for the presence of aphids using a hand lens. See the NJ Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide for recommended materials and rates.
Tarnished Plant Bugs and Other Catfacing Insects: Catfacing insects cause little damage at this time of the year. Catfacing insects will become more of an issue as temperatures warm and mowing and other ground cover activities become more common after bloom. Insecticides for catfacing insects are not recommended until after all petals are off.
Pome Fruit:
Diseases: Fire Blight, Apple Scab, Rust diseases, and Powdery Mildew are the main targets at tight cluster. The NEWA apple scab model is estimating about 11% ascospore maturity as of 4/2 in southern NJ with 9% of cumulative ascospores discharged. Northern counties were at Green tip on or about 3/18. The model estimates about 6% ascopsore maturity for Northern Counties with 6% ascospores released. Primary apple scab spores are released during any substantial infection period. Between tight cluster and first cover include products effective for powdery mildew and cedar apple rust. To manage Fire Blight in both apples and pears, consider using Kasumin at bloom. Kasumin is an antibiotic like Streptomycin and Oxytetratracycline. It contains Kasugamycin which is a different chemistry. Kasumin is only labeled for bloom and petal fall applications while strep and oxytet are labeled for post bloom use. Using 3 different chemistries in rotation allows for resistance management while extending the protection into the post bloom period when late blossoms typically appear. Whichever material you use, the addition of Actigard or other plant defense elicitors may improve control.
Rust Diseases: The two most common rust diseases that affect pome fruit are Quince Rust and Cedar Apple Rust. In some years these diseases can be troublesome in commercial orchards. Most disease control programs for scab will also control rust. In organically managed blocks in the east options are limited for approved materials that are effective for rust. Potassium Bicarbonate products have shown good efficacy for rust diseases in trials performed in Virginia. Organic growers should seek out and plant rust resistant cultivars. Cultural controls are not practicable due to the widespread presence of alternate host Junipers both wild and cultivated. Rust galls on junipers should now be producing spore releases during wetting periods. See this link for pictures of rust on pome fruit and juniper.
Scale and Rosy Apple Aphid: One sees many recommendations for mixing materials efficacious for scale such as the insect growth regulators (Centaur; Esteem) with delayed dormant oil applications. The general consensus from data review seems to be that the addition of scale insecticides to oil do not significantly improve control over oil applied alone. Recent tests performed by Dr. Neilsen’s lab indicate that Sivanto Prime, Centaur and Venerate when applied alone in the pre-bloom period are comparable to dormant oil for scale control. Esteem has good efficacy for scale when applied up to to 1/2″ green. Closer has some efficacy against scale, however it has not been evaluated for control of overwintering scale. Esteem, Closer, Sivanto Prime, and a new product: Versys, applied either alone or with oil at 1/4″ to 1/2″ green all have good to excellent ratings for rosy apple aphids. See the NJ Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide for more information. Note that the Virginia Spray Bulletin for Commercial Tree Fruit Growers lists syllit as incompatible with centaur.
European Red Mite; San Jose Scale: Oil applications for mite suppression and scale control should start at 1/4” green. Apply 2% dilute or 4-6 gals oil/acre concentrate at 1/4”green to tight cluster; 1% dilute or 2-3 gals/acre concentrate at tight cluster to pink. Oil should not be applied if temperatures are expected to dip into the mid 30’s within 48 hours of application, and captan or sulfur should not be applied within 14 days of any applications of oil or oil based formulations. Check the product labels for additional phytoxicity precautions.
Pear:
Pear Psylla: Dormant oil applications should have already been started to deter psylla egg laying. At the green cluster stage a pyrethroid is generally included with oil to knock down adults migrating into the orchard. In lieu of oil, Surround may also be applied starting at swollen bud and continued through bloom. If using Esteem for psylla control make one application delayed dormant through popcorn or two applications; one at delayed dormant through popcorn and one at petal fall. Centaur is also effective and one application may be made pre-bloom or at petal fall. Sivanto Prime is also labeled for early season applications and should be combined with oil.
Pear Diseases: Copper for fire blight suppression should not be applied past the green tip stage if fruit russet is a concern. Include effective materials such as Ziram or EBDC formulations for Pear Scab and beginning at the cluster bud stage. At white bud use products effective for rust, pear scab, and fabrea leaf spot. Particular attention should be paid to rust on asian varieties. Start planning for blossom sprays using antibiotics. For both apples and pears, consider using Kasumin at bloom. Kasumin is an antibiotic like Streptomycin and Oxytetratracycline. It contains Kasugamycin which is a different chemistry. Kasumin is only labeled for bloom and petal fall applications while strep and oxytet are labeled for post bloom use. Using 3 different chemistries in rotation allows for resistance management while extending the protection into the post bloom period when late blossoms typically appear. Whichever material you use, the addition of Actigard, Lifeguard or other plant defense elicitors during bloom may improve control.
Locations for NJ Pesticide Recycling Containers – 2024
Below are the locations and dates for recycling pesticide containers in New Jersey. Individuals dropping off containers (triple rinsed, holes drilled in bottom of container or slit with a knife & sans paper booklet on container) may do so during business hours and can pick up the form with a stamped self-addressed envelope to mail NJDA to confirm participation. Completed form must be returned to NJDA. Individuals with a valid NJ DEP Pesticide Applicators Licenses will receive 1 CORE point PER CALENDAR YEAR when confirming participation in this program.
More information can be found at www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/anr/nrc/processingsteps.html
Salem County
Helena Chemical, 440 N. Main St., Woodstown, NJ
Friday, April 19
Friday, May 17
Friday, June 21
Friday, August 23
Friday, September 20
Friday, October 18
Atlantic County
Helena Chemical, 66 Route 206 (North of the Route 30/206 intersection) Hammonton, NJ
Friday, April 12
Friday, May 10
Friday, June 14
Thursday, July 12
Friday, August 16
Friday, September 13
Friday, October 11
Monmouth County
Rutgers Fruit and Ornamental Research Extension Center
283 Route 539, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514-9634
Friday, April 26
Friday, May 24
Friday, June 28
Friday, July 26
Friday, August 30
Friday, September 27
Friday, October 25
Items that Will Not Be Accepted and Will Be Returned to the Participant:
• Pesticide containers with dried formulation on the container, pour spout or the spout threads
• Pesticide containers with any liquid residue
• Pesticide containers where the insides are caked with dried residue
• Mini-bulk, saddle tanks and nurse tanks, which can be made of fiberglass
• Pesticide containers with lids
• Containers that held any type of petroleum oil product or antifreeze
Non-Waxy Cardboard:
Helena Chemical will also be accepting non-waxy cardboard 1 p.m. to 3 p.m and during the scheduled pesticide container collection times. The clean non-waxy cardboard must be broken down and flattened. Cardboard delivered to the Atlantic County site must be tied.
Clean Non-waxy cardboard will also be accepted year-round at the Cumberland County Solid Waste Complex’s Convenience Center.
More information can be found at: www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/anr/nrc/processingsteps.html