Plum curculio activity has begun in Southern New Jersey.
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Just a Bud or Another Bug?

Unfortunately, this one is another bug. The pine sawfly is normally kept under control by natural predators so I rarely see them. This, however, was my second sighting in the last 4 months so I guess environmental conditions have not be optimal for predator survival. Keep a lookout for these insects. The larvae are voracious […]
Continue reading...Pesticide Storage Inventory Due May 1
All NJ licensed pesticide applicators, as well as dealers, who store pesticides are required by law to send a copy of their storage inventories with an explanatory cover letter to the local fire company by May 1st each year.
Continue reading...Stinger Labeled for Blueberries

Stinger Labeled for Blueberries 2013 Stinger has been labeled for weed control in stone fruit orchards, including peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, and cherries. The weeds controlled fall into two botanical plant families, composites and legumes. Common composite weeds found in our orchards include Canada thistle and other thistles, goldenrod species, aster species, common dandelion, mugwort […]
Continue reading...Vegetable Disease Update 4-19-13
Cole crops Spinach Strawberry Keep in mind these disease tracking sites: Late blight http://usablight.org/ Cucurbit downy mildew http://cdm.ipmpipe.org/
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