[USEPA OPPT Update September 1, 2023]. Effective August 22, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency suspended the technical-grade product containing the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA), marketed under the trade name Dacthal, f… Read More »
Continue reading...August 30, 2023 Kris Holmstrom
Vegetable IPM Update 8/30/23
Sweet Corn Fall armyworm (FAW) infestations in whorl stage plantings remain a presence, although in many scouted fields in northern and central counties, the incidence of FAW has declined. Re-infestation rates are fairly low, even in coastal areas. This may not be the case in southern counties. Growers are advised to check whorl and […]
Continue reading...August 25, 2023 Andy Wyenandt
Vegetable Disease Update: 08-24-23
Cucurbit downy mildew has been reported on pumpkin, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, cucumber, and cantaloupe in New Jersey. For more information on CDM control please click here. Pepper anthracnose is being reported in New Jersey. For more information on controlling anthracnose fruit rot please click here. Basil downy mildew has been reported in New Jersey. […]
Continue reading...August 24, 2023 Andy Wyenandt
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Alert – Pumpkin, Butternut, Spaghetti Squash – 8/24/23
Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed on pumpkin, butternut, and spaghetti squash in Northern New Jersey (Morris County). This is the first report of CDM on pumpkin, butternut and spaghetti squash in New Jersey this growing season. CDM has previously been reported on cantaloupe in Salem County on July 7th and on cucumber in Gloucester […]
Continue reading...August 23, 2023 Kris Holmstrom
Vegetable IPM Update 8/23/23
Sweet Corn Fall armyworm (FAW) infestations in whorl stage plantings remain a presence, although in many scouted fields in northern and central counties, the incidence of FAW has declined. Treated fields are not typically experiencing re-infestation. This may not be the case in southern counties. Growers are advised to check whorl and seedling stage […]
Continue reading...August 23, 2023 Dave Schmitt and Kaitlin Quinn
Tree Fruit IPM Report for August 25, 2023
Peach: Borers: Where mating disruption dispensers are used there should be no need for butt sprays. If mating disruption was not used, the only other options are pyrethroids with a label for the use. The New Jersey Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide recommends either Asana or Pounce. Pyrethroids lack a long residual so our recommendation […]
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