There are now 6 non-farm locations where adult pepper weevils are being trapped. Traps at 3 farm sites have also caught weevils in the past week, including 2 pepper fields. Large numbers of weevils are being trapped at one of these non-farm sites, 54 in a 4 day period. It is not clear if this represents typical numbers or if this year the number of weevils is exceptional.
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May 24, 2013 Andy Wyenandt
Two Viruses Found Throughout Strawberry Fields in US
The following article has edited and reprinted with permission from the original authors: Chuck Johnson, Virginia Tech and Kathy Demchak, Penn State University
Two strawberry viruses are causing problems for strawberry growers in Eastern and Mid-west states this spring. The viruses (strawberry mottle virus, abbreviated SMoV) and strawberry mild yellow edge virus (SMYEV) have been found in Pennsylvania, Virginia and New Jersey this spring. [Read more…]
May 24, 2013 Andy Wyenandt
Late Blight Found on Heirloom Tomatoes in West Virginia
Late blight was found on heirloom tomatoes being grown hydroponically near Winchester, West Virginia on May 24th. Winchester, WV is just below the southern border of Virginia. This is the first report of Late blight in the region this year. There is no immediate threat to tomato or potato growers in New Jersey. However, this should remind everyone to do there part and scout on a regular basis! We will keep you up to date on the current situation.
May 23, 2013 Andy Wyenandt
Vegetable Briefs 5-24-13
- Cucurbit downy mildew was reported on cucumber as far north as Southern Georgia this past week.
- Crown rot and leather rot (fruit rot) caused by Phytophthora spp. were found on strawberry this past week.
- Bacterial problems in strawberry, parsley, and lettuce were reported this past week. With the rain and windy weather predicted over the next few days conditions will be ideal for the bacterial diseases.
- No late blight has been reported in the region to date.
May 23, 2013 Andy Wyenandt
Vegetable Disease Update 5-24-13
- Cucumber/Pickles: Angular leaf spot
- Lettuce: Bacterial leaf blight; Bottom Rot
- Tomato: Bacterial spot and speck
- Strawberry: Leather rot; Angular leaf spot
May 23, 2013 Andy Wyenandt
Vegetable Diseases of the Week 5-24-13
Leather rot of immature strawberry fruit
Bacterial leaf blight of romaine lettuce
