Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Sweet Corn European corn borer (ECB) moth catches remain very low, and concentrated primarily in Gloucester County (see map below at right). Most active infestations now are in pre-tassel stage corn, with whorl corn largely free of feeding as egg laying has declined. Feeding in scouted pre-tassel stage sweet corn ranges to above 30% in […]
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Soft Scale Species Controls (June & July): Compared to armored scales, the soft scales are relatively easy to suppress with either contact sprays or systemic treatments. Some of the common landscape soft scale species in NJ include calico, Fletcher, Indian wax, cottony maple, cottony camellia, spruce bud, European fruit lecanium, pine tortoise, striped pine, magnolia, […]
Continue reading...As the farming season progresses so does concern for the increased prevalence of the COVID Delta variant in the region. We asked Don Schaffner, Extension Specialist, about the Delta variant and if we should be concerned about it. If you or your farm workers are in need of a vaccine please email njfarmvax@njaes.rutgers.edu and an […]
Continue reading...Cucurbit downy mildew has been reported on cucumber (6/16/21) and cantaloupe (6/22/21) in southern New Jersey. For more information on CDM and its control please click here. To track the progress of CDM please visit the CDM forecasting website. No reports of Late blight in the region. To track the progress of Late blight in […]
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Peach: Oriental Fruit Moth: Growers who have used mating disruption for OFM should continue to focus on PC; GPA; and catfacing insect pests as described below. For those growers using insecticides, the first of 2 applications in northern counties is due this week, and the second of 2 applications in southern counties is due next […]
Continue reading...Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed on cantaloupe in southern New Jersey. This is the first report of CDM on cantaloupe and the second this growing season. CDM was confirmed on cucumber on 6/16/21. All cucumber and cantaloupe growers should scout on a daily basis and initiate a preventative fungicide program. CDM has also been […]
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