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Veg IPM Update: Week Ending 8/27/14

Vegetable IPM Report 8-27-14 – Click to View | Download | Print

Maps for the Week

Vegetable IPM Pest Map Archive

Vegetable Disease Briefs – 8/25/14

  • Late blight was reported in organic tomato field in southern New Jersey on 8/14. There have been no new reports of late blight in the state this past week.
  • Basil downy mildew remains active.
  • Pepper anthracnose has flared up in the southern part of the state.
  • Phomopsis fruit rot has been found on eggplant in Salem County.
  • Conditions for downy mildew development on many crops have been ideal this past week with the cooler temperatures and dewy mornings. Downy mildew has been reported on cucumbers, basil, and crucifer crops. Remember, the fungicides recommended for controlling downy mildew are specific and need to be incorporated into weekly maintenance applications.

Veg IPM Update: Week Ending 8/20/14

There’s a lot going on this week!

Diamondback Moth Larva

Diamondback Moth Larva

Crucifer Downy Mildew

Crucifer Downy Mildew

Northern Corn Leaf Blight

Northern Corn Leaf Blight

Common Rust

Common Rust

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Maps for the Week
European Corn Borer Map
Corn Earworm Moth Blacklight Trap Map
Corn Earworm Moth Pheromone Trap Map
Pepper Weevil Trap Map

Topics for the Week

  • Sweet Corn
  • Peppers
  • Tomatoes
  • BMSB
  • Pumpkins and Winter Squash
  • Cole Crops

Vegetable IPM Report 8-20-14 – Click to View | Download | Print

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Late Blight Found on Tomato in Southern NJ – 8/14/14

Late blight was found in an organic tomato field near Bridgeton today, August 14. This is the first report of late blight in New Jersey this growing season.

Weather conditions this past week have been favorable for its development in most of the mid-Atlantic region. All tomato and potato growers in the state should scout their fields on a regular basis. All tomato and potato growers who have not initiated a protectant fungicide program should do so. For more information on controlling late blight please see the 2014 Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations: Tomato Section, page F205 and Potato Section, page F128.

If you suspect late blight on your farm please contact your County Ag Agent.

Veg IPM Update: Week Ending 8/13/14

Vegetable IPM Report 8-13-14 – Click to View | Download | Print

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Maps for the Week
European Corn Borer Map
Corn Earworm Moth Blacklight Trap Map
Corn Earworm Moth Pheromone Trap Map

Topics for the Week

  • Sweet Corn
  • Peppers
  • Tomatoes
  • BMSB
  • Pumpkins and Winter Squash

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Field Infestations of Pepper Weevil Found

Two light infestations of pepper weevil have been found, one in Oldman’s township and the other in the Hammonton area. In both cases the infestations are relatively small and at this time of season potential yield loss will be less than had the infestations occurred in May or June.  Weevils were also caught at a produce handling facility near Swedesboro.

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Pepper Weevils Trapped 8/6-8/2014


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