Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Sweet Corn European corn borer (ECB) moth catches in black light traps are showing signs of increase now. This is an indication that the second flight is getting under way. Catches overall are still quite low however, and there will be no map in this edition. We expect to see increased feeding signs over the next two weeks, […]
Continue reading...Peach: Oriental Fruit Moth (OFM): Third flight adults are present in southern counties and just starting to emerge in northern counties. Egg laying has started in southern counties and the first treatments are due now. Please see table below for timing:
Continue reading...Click to View | Download Report 7-17-18 Potato Disease Forecasting Report We will be tracking DSVs for Late blight development and calculating P-days for initiating the first early blight fungicide application. The first late blight fungicide application is recommended once 18 DSVs accumulate from green row. Green row typically occurs around the first week in May […]
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If your beds have damage caused by root-feeding insects, you should consider treatment with Imidacloprid (e.g. Admire Pro, Alias 4F, Alias 2F) after bees are removed. Occurrence of root-feeding insects will manifest by the presence of dead patches (see picture). Pull dead vines and search through the root zone and soil for grubs and worms. […]
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Cucurbit Downy Mildew – New Occurrence Cucurbit Downy Mildew (CDM) was discovered on cucumbers near Belvidere, Warren County on Friday 7/13. This occurrence is in addition to the previously reported infection sites in Salem County. All growers statewide, should be adding appropriate downy mildew specific fungicides to their protection programs on cucumbers. Look for yellow “panels” on […]
Continue reading...Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed on cucumber in Warren County in northern NJ. This is the second report in the state this growing season. All cucumber growers should scout their fields on a regular basis and consider adding a downy mildew specific fungicide to their weekly maintenance sprays. CDM has been reported in cantaloupe, acorn, summer squash, and […]
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