Rutgers University | New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station | Pesticide User Responsibility

Tree Fruit Edition

Seasonal updates on insects, diseases, weeds, maturity dates and cultural practices impacting only tree fruit.
 
Subscriptions are available via EMAIL and RSS.

July 29, 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

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Tree Fruit, Wine Grape
July 26, 2014

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.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: Blueberry, Commercial Ag Updates, Cranberry, Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Tree Fruit, Vegetable Crops, Wine Grape
July 10, 2014

Fruit IPM Report July 10, 2014

Syrphid Fly Larvae Attack Woolly Apple Aphids Photo: Good Fruit Grower

Syrphid Fly Larvae Attack Woolly Apple Aphids
Photo: Good Fruit Grower

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.

Click to View | Download PDF

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Blueberry, Tree Fruit, Wine Grape
June 13, 2014

Fruit IPM Report June 11, 2014

Oriental Beetle Adult

Oriental Beetle Adult

This week in Fruit IPM

  • Peach
  • Apple
  • Pear
  • Wine Grapes
  • Scouting Calendar
  • Tree Fruit Trap Counts
  • Blueberry
  • Blueberry Trap Counts

Click to View | Download PDF

Filed Under: Blueberry, Tree Fruit, Wine Grape
June 11, 2014

Bacterial Spot of Stone Fruit

Over the past 7-10 days it has become clear that a bacterial spot epidemic is underway. It is eerily reminiscent of the epidemic of 1997, although so far it does not appear as widespread or affecting all cultivars as that year. Many blocks are dropping leaves this week, and fruit lesions are beginning to appear. Remember that it takes about a week for leaf infections to appear, and about 2 weeks for those infected leaves to start dropping. It takes about 3 weeks for those same infections to show up on the fruit. Looking back at weather records over at CoCoRaHs (choose your dates and local observations) it appears that the severe winds of May 23, and the rains over the weeks that followed set up a conducive environment for the bacteria in southern counties.  We are seeing leaf drop in many locations regardless of treatment. The coming week will tell the story of how much fruit infection there is. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Tree Fruit
June 3, 2014

Fruit IPM Report June 3, 2014

San Jose Scale

San Jose Scale

This week in Fruit IPM

  • Peach
  • Apple
  • Pear
  • Wine Grapes
  • Scouting Calendar
  • Blueberry
  • Tree Fruit Trap Counts
  • Blueberry Trap Counts

Click to View | Download PDF

Filed Under: Blueberry, Tree Fruit, Wine Grape