Sweet Corn European corn borer (ECB) catches remain low generally, with a few remaining hot spots in southern Hunterdon County and on the Cumberland-Salem border (see ECB map).  Feeding in NJ sweet corn plantings has risen, with some plantings exceeding 40%.  Check 5 plants each in 10 random locations for a 50 plant sample.  Look  for “shot-hole” […]

Sweet Corn European corn borer (ECB) catches have stabilized, with significant catches remaining in central Morris County and in southern Hunterdon County (see ECB map).  Feeding in NJ sweet corn plantings is increasing in occurrence, although severity of individual infestations has not risen dramatically.  Overall, activity is lower than expected this year, likely due to adverse weather conditions.   Feeding rates in […]