David Owens, Extension Entomologist; owensd@udel.edu Pumpkins Continue scouting for aphids, squash bugs, and cucumber beetles in pumpkins that could scar rinds. Aphid populations across Delmarva have been very high for several species. Melon aphids can transmit viruses to pumpkins and… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist; owensd@udel.edu Sweet Corn Continue scouting whorl stage sweet corn for fall armyworm and tassel push sweet corn for corn leaf aphid. Either of these may require additional insecticide applications. Corn earworm populations are VERY HIGH across… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist; owensd@udel.edu Sweet Corn Trap captures are steadily increasing, especially in the Laurel and Concord area where Thursday’s catch was high to very high. With high pheromone and blacklight trap captures and temperatures above 82, you may… Continue Reading
Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist; emmalea@udel.edu For those unable to attend last night’s Carvel tour, follow this link for an informational packet the vegetable team shared.
Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist; emmalea@udel.edu At the end of July, I was seeing some instances of sunburn in crops at the research station. We recently had a week of cooler weather, but the forecast is calling for… Continue Reading
