Based on our degree-day model, Sparganothis fruitworm has accumulated 1038 degree-days (DD) as of June 24, using April 15 as the biofix date. This indicates that peak flight activity should have occurred at the end of last week. Historically, we recommend insecticide applications 10-14 days after peak flight. This period will fall between mid- to […]
Continue reading...June 23, 2024 Kate Brown
Beat the Heat: NWS Forecast Tools
The National Weather Service has graphical forecasts for many weather variables including heat index and wet bulb globe temperature which can be used to evaluate risk of heat stress. These predictive tools may be utilized to evaluate the risk of heat stress up to one week in advance and may aid in planning of field […]
Continue reading...June 21, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
The Curious Case of the Virus Infected Tomato Fruit
Original Article published on 6 June 2024 by Dr. Jerry Brust, University of Maryland Extension Ben Beale, educator from St. Mary’s County found an odd thing last week. He found in a grower’s high tunnel, tomato fruit that had the symptoms of a virus infection, but there were no foliar symptoms on any of the […]
Continue reading...June 20, 2024 Dave Schmitt and Kaitlin Quinn
Tree Fruit IPM Report June 20, 2024
Peach: Bacterial Spot: Fruit symptoms from this set of infections have begun to appear in southern counties. So far fruit symptoms are very low and only in highly susceptible varieties. Peaches are at or past pit hardening and fruit now has some resistance to bacterial spot. Infections can still occur but will be less unsightly […]
Continue reading...June 19, 2024 Kris Holmstrom
Vegetable IPM Update 6/19/24
Sweet Corn European corn borer (ECB) moths continue to be captured in blacklight traps in the northern and central counties, although catches are occurring at fewer sites. The highest feeding levels are in Somerset and southern Hunterdon Counties. ECB injury is declining as infested plantings pass into the tassel stage and receive the first […]
Continue reading...June 19, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Alert – Cucumber – 6/19/24
Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed on cucumber in Salem County in southern New Jersey. This is the first report of CDM in the state and region this growing season. All cucumber and cantaloupe growers should scout on a daily basis and initiate a preventative fungicide program immediately. All other cucurbit plantings need to be […]
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