Kelly Hamby, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Entomology, University of Maryland, kahamby@umd.edu Cyclamen mites (Phytonemus pallidus) and spider mites (usually twospotted spider mites, Tetranychus urticae) can become a problem soon after planting in strawberries. Because these mites may… Continue Reading
Michelle Infante-Casella, Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, Gloucester Co., NJ, Rutgers University, minfante@njaes.rutgers.edu This article was originally published in the Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/covid-19-safety-tips-for-agritourism-operations/ Continued community transmission of COVID-19 presents challenges to many businesses, including on-farm agritourism operations.… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu Normally at this time of year when I talk about any insect problems in crucifers I talk about harlequin bugs that feed by sucking out plant juices and inject toxins into… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Small grain windbreaks are a useful tool when planting early warm season vegetables such as watermelons or tomatoes the following spring. Small grain crops planted in early fall will overwinter and then… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Cucurbits Continue scouting for squash bugs and aphids in fields treated earlier for squash bug or squash vine borer. Check under leaves for egg masses or for young nymphs. Treatment thresholds are one egg mass… Continue Reading
