Pepper anthracnose has been confirmed in southern New Jersey. For more information on its control please click here.
Continue reading...August 9, 2022 Steven K. Rettke
Common Backyard Beneficials
Too often, landscape plant managers ignore or confuse beneficial organisms with insect pests and inappropriately apply control materials. This is especially the case with the larvae or immature stages of beneficial insects. An observant and knowledgeable IPM scout needs to learn how to recognize and conserve these “good guys,” so they are not needlessly destroyed. […]
Continue reading...August 8, 2022 Andy Wyenandt
Vegetable Disease Update: 08-08-22
Cucurbit downy mildew has been reported ONLY on cucumber in southern, central, and northern New Jersey. For more information on CDM control please click here. To follow the progress of CDM in the US please click here. The foliar and fruit rot phase of Buckeye rot in tomato has been reported. There have been no […]
Continue reading...August 8, 2022 Dave Schmitt
Tree Fruit IPM Report for August 8, 2022
Peach: Oriental Fruit Moth: A biofix point for OFM was set on 4/11 in southern counties, and on 4/14 in northern counties. The third generation timings are are over in all regions. Additional treatments should be made if trap captures are over 6 moths per trap. Insecticide Type County/Region Degree Days by 7/28 base 45 […]
Continue reading...August 8, 2022 Meredith Melendez
Non-Herbicide Nutsedge Management Resources for Specialty Crop Growers
Learn more about the weed nutsedge and appropriate management strategies based on the plants growth preferences and dislikes. These resources can be used to develop a short and long term management plan for nutsedge control. Visit the NJAES Weed Management YouTube playlist for a video presentation or download our nutsedge decision tool fact sheet. These […]
Continue reading...August 5, 2022 Kate Brown
Upcoming Webinars on Sun Protective Products
On these hot and dry days we are reminded that farmers, farm workers, landscapers, and gardeners are at a high risk for UV exposure and skin cancer. Effective sunscreen and ultraviolet protective clothing are important tools to help you stay safe while working outdoors, as we shared in a recent Plant & Pest Advisory article. […]
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