Rutgers Cooperative Extension
A few years ago we observed damage to cranberries likely caused by an unknown “mirid” bug (Hemiptera: Miridae). These insects are known as true bugs and have piercing-sucking mouthparts to suck out plant juices. The species was identified as Plagiognathus repetitus (Hemiptera: Miridae). The insect seems to damage young leaf and flower buds early in […]
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Sweet Corn Cold temperatures are slowing corn growth considerably. The same weather is also delaying the onset of pests like the European corn borer (ECB). No ECB were captured in blacklight traps this week. As the population develops, look for maps to be published in the weekly IPM Update. Cole Crops Although cold weather and […]
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Peach Tufted Apple Budmoth (TABM): The first tufted apple budmoth adults were caught on 5/1 in southern counties. The first insecticides that target this pest will be due in a few weeks in southern counties. This has been only a minor pest during the last 6-8 years.
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The following insect pests bear special mention for early-season scouting in cranberry bogs: Blackheaded fireworm – Blackheaded fireworm eggs overwinter on the bed and usually hatch by around mid-May. It is important to catch the first generation, if possible, because the second generation occurs during bloom and is typically much more destructive. Blackheaded fireworm larvae […]
Continue reading...There is continued confusion about the difference between a third party audit and the produce safety rule under FSMA. The biggest difference is one is voluntary (third party audit) and one is government regulation (FSMA). Whether you need a third party audit depends on who is purchasing the produce. Some buyers will require an audit […]
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With favorable weather conditions for germination and growth during the last few days, some of the summer weeds have started to emerge, including one of the most troublesome weeds in our blueberry plantations! Field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) is an aggressive rhizomatous perennial vine that belongs to the morningglory family. It spreads by seeds and by […]
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