David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Japanese beetles have begun to emerge. Begin monitoring grape vines for defoliation and blueberry fields for adult activity. Adults will scar up and feed on the berries. Acetamiprid and carbaryl provide very good to excellent… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Melons Cucumber beetles are working their way out, spider mites are working their way in. Scout crown leaves, particularly near field edges. Recommended thresholds are 20-30% of crowns infested with 1-2 mites per leaf. In… Continue Reading
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Lyndsie Mikkelsen, Fruit and Vegetable Extension Agent; lyndsie@udel.edu. My name is Lyndsie Mikkelsen, and I am the new Fruit and Vegetable Extension Agent! I graduated from the University of Delaware with a B.S. in Agriculture and Natural Resources and currently… Continue Reading
Alyssa K. Betts, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) is widely prevalent across the region, especially in sandy soil types. Symptoms of SCN can resemble nutrient deficiency, soil compaction, drought stress, or other diseases. SCN can inhibit… Continue Reading
