David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu I’ve mentioned a few times previously that Syngenta maintains a free text alert notification system called Pest Patrol when regional specialists post a voice recording of interest. You can find out more and subscribe here:… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Slugs Slugs are very active right now. While there are no true thresholds for slugs in field crops, a common benchmark is 1-2 slugs per square foot is a level of interest that may (or… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Asparagus Asparagus is beginning to come out of the ground, and soon asparagus beetle will be emerging to lay eggs on spears. Examine 10 plants in 5-10 different spots in a field, best on a… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu GROW (Get Rid of Weeds) is hosting a webinar on use of drones for weed control. The webinar will include folks who are using this technology on-farm, it will address where this technology is… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu Planting any summer crop without a preemergence herbicide is a real risky proposition. Preemergence herbicides should be used in almost all situations. But what type of preemergence herbicide program should you use? A number… Continue Reading
