Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Sweet Corn Increasing numbers of European corn borer (ECB) moths have been captured over the past week, although overall numbers remain low. At this time, activity is highest in central Morris County and western Burlington County (see ECB map at left). The number of traps registering moderate catches is fairly low, and catches are widely […]
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Peach: Plum Curculio (PC): PC oviposition is coming to an end in most counties. The Cornell model recommends that insecticides are only needed until 308 DD base 50 after apple petal fall. This was June 1 in southern counties and should be about June 5 in Hunterdon County and slightly later north of Pittstown. Therefore […]
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Disinfectant wipes can seem like an easy option to disinfect surfaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. Label instructions for disinfectant wipes include a “allow to remain wet” statement for efficacy. In many cases, the surface needs to stay wet for at least 4 minutes in order to be effective. Check your product label to verify the […]
Continue reading...NJ Statewide Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting – III June 10 (Wed) 4:45 PM – 7:00 PM Please join us for this informational event co-hosted by Hemant Gohil, Agricultural Extension Agent of Gloucester County and Megan Muehlbauer, Agricultural Extension Agent of Hunterdon County. To register for this session Goto https://rutgers.webex.com/rutgers/k2/j.php?MTID=t7146b7770ce664a4c5ace078ff541df4 and register. Once you are approved […]
Continue reading...U.S. EPA Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention sent this bulletin at 06/01/2020 03:35 PM EDT Additional Information There is no higher priority for EPA than protecting the health and safety of Americans, especially during the COVID-19 publ… Read More »
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Under the “Interim COVID-19 Guidance for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers, Their Employers, and Housing Providers”, employers are required to provide hand sanitizers with at least 60-95% alcohol in various locations and employers are to schedule handwashing breaks every hour. If soap and water are not available, an alcohol-based sanitizer that contains 60-95% alcohol may be […]
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