David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Continue taking control measures to protect stone and pome fruit from plum curculio. Adults leave either round holes or crescent shaped scars on the fruit surface where they have either fed or laid eggs. The… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Strawberry Continue scouting for spider mites and tarnished plant bug in strawberry. Beat 30 flower trusses on plastic to dislodge nymphs. Nymphs look similar to aphids, but will move quickly off the plastic. UMass has… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu Paraquat now requires training for all applicators, mixers, and handlers. Training certificates need to be updated every three years and since this rule went into effect four years ago, those who participated in training… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu Seems like all we have talked about this spring is rain. But, as we all know it’s not how much rain we get, but when does it come. Our soil-applied/residual herbicides (like Bicep Magnum,… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu Timing of herbicide application is critical. Whether we are talking about treating small weeds with a postemergence herbicide, spraying residual herbicides at planting (instead of weeks before) to provide in-crop control, or applying preemergence… Continue Reading
