Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Alfalfa Be sure to watch for an increase in levels of alfalfa weevil and pea aphids. Both can be found in fields at this time. When sampling for aphids and weevils, collect a minimum… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu By now, all should be aware of the newest insect pest present in the Mid-Atlantic Region, the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. However, there is also a potential for another new pest in 2011, the… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu There have been two samples of angular leafspot that have been diagnosed this spring. One sample was from high tunnel production, the other annual strawberry under row covers. As you can see from the… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Good news on the fungicide front. Tolerances were established for mancozeb to replace some of the uses that maneb was labeled for. Maneb is no longer being manufactured. This has led to the first… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu The Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association of Delaware has just hired Sara Busker as their Special Programs and Outreach Coordinator. Sara is a University of Delaware graduate and grew up on a… Continue Reading
