Basil downy mildew has been confirmed in a home owners garden in Atlantic County in southern New Jersey. This is the first report of BDM in the state and region this growing season and about three weeks earlier than last year. All basil growers are encouraged to scout their fields or greenhouses on a daily […]
Continue reading...June 2, 2021 Andy Wyenandt
Understanding and controlling angular leaf spot in strawberries
Often considered a minor pathogen, angular leaf spot caused by the bacterium, Xanthomonas fragariae, can cause serious leaf and calyx infections ruining the marketability of fruit if left uncontrolled.
Continue reading...June 1, 2021 Andy Wyenandt
Recognizing cold injury
If the erratic, hot then wet weather wasn’t enough, temperatures have fluctuated the past few days with night time temperatures becoming much cooler in some parts of the state and region. With this comes the potential for cold injury on spring planted crops. Cold injury can take may different shapes on affected plants and developing […]
Continue reading...June 1, 2021 Tim Waller
Nursery – Pest Scouting Guide for June, Boxwood blight advisory, survey requests
BOXWOOD BLIGHT There is an immediate potential for boxwood blight June 4/5th throughout NJ. Preventative / protective fungicide applications should be initiated and continued in high value crops Boxwood Blight risk-model information, considerations, and links: Boxwood Blight Risk Assessment as of 6/1/2021 Region Location CODE 1-Jun 2-Jun 3-Jun 4-Jun 5-Jun 6-Jun Southern Upper Deerfield NJ50 […]
Continue reading...June 1, 2021 Andy Wyenandt
Controlling basil downy mildew in the field
For over a decade, basil downy mildew (BDM) has caused significant losses in basil grown in organic and conventional field and greenhouse production across the United States. At the time of its introduction, there were very few fungicides labeled for its control making it nearly impossible to grow a successful crop in many areas of […]
Continue reading...May 31, 2021 Steven K. Rettke
Some Key Armored Scales & Crawler Emergence
A Large-Scale Dilemma: Undoubtedly many arborists, landscapers, nurserymen, and golf course superintendents would agree that effectively controlling scale insects is one of the more frustrating pest management challenges encountered. Of the half-dozen major families of scale insects common in the urban landscape, the armored scales are the most troublesome. With their protective waxy covering, […]
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