Rutgers Cooperative Extension
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...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.
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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...Cole crops Spinach Strawberry Keep in mind these disease tracking sites: Late blight http://usablight.org/ Cucurbit downy mildew http://cdm.ipmpipe.org/
Continue reading...With the relatively dry spring we’ve had thus far, it’s easy to forget about Pythium and Phytophthora! The same question always comes up about this time of year when growers begin to start thinking about transplanting their tomato and pepper crops. “What should I do to help prevent Pythium and Phytophthora?” In years past, the […]
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