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Fruit IPM Report August 7, 2014
Proposed Importation of Apples from China
A proposed rule is open for public comment that would allow the importation of apples into US markets from China.
A pest risk assessment has identified 21 pests that are on US quarantine lists which could be introduced in/on apples from China. Assurances have been made that fruit will be inspected prior to harvest for signs of infestation and fumigated prior to entrance into the US. However, the importation of fruit increases the likelihood that pests, such as the Oriental Fruit Fly, the plum fruit moth and the summer fruit tortrix, could be accidentally introduced and become established.
You may submit comments electronically by visiting http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2014-0003
Plastic Pesticide Container Recycling Earns Pesticide Core Credit
The NJ Dept. of Ag, Helena Chemical, and the Cumberland County Solid Waste Complex are offering a series dates for free plastic pesticide container recycling disposal. These are offered to agricultural, professional and commercial applicators holding a NJDEP Pesticide Applicators License. State, county and municipal government agencies may also participate. Spread the word and recruit participants for this free service – we are hoping to exceed last year’s collections.
The NJ Dept. of Ag will be on-site to inspect the containers and issue one Core Credit to license holders who follow the processing guidelines. To receive Credit, participants must bring their Pesticide License and prepare the containers. Core credits will not be issued to participants who do not prepare containers. Dates and locations are listed below.
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Fruit IPM Report July 10, 2014
This week in Fruit IPM
- Peach
- Apple
- Grape
- Blueberry
- Tree Fruit Trap Counts
New Blueberry Fruit IPM Program Associate Amy Raudenbush
Welcome Amy Raudenbush! Amy is now the Fruit IPM Program Associate working in blueberries. A native of New Jersey, Amy joined the Fruit IPM Program this past Tuesday, July 8. After getting a Bachelors degree from Rutgers and working in the Entomology Department, she received an MS in Entomology from Kansas State University, and worked as a research associate in IPM programming.Amy is now visiting with growers and assessing SWD populations, along with other pests. Amy is stationed in the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Offices of Atlantic County, and will be able to be reached at (609)625-0056 or by her cell number at (609)313-2406.
Fruit IPM Report June 11, 2014
This week in Fruit IPM
- Peach
- Apple
- Pear
- Wine Grapes
- Scouting Calendar
- Tree Fruit Trap Counts
- Blueberry
- Blueberry Trap Counts
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