David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu A large percentage of field corn and soybean is treated with an insecticide seed treatment – usually a neonicotinoid insecticide such as thiamethoxam, clothianidin, or imidacloprid (ex: Cruiser, Poncho, and Gaucho). In today’s market and… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Gowan’s Malathion 24c label for Spotted Wing Drosophila control in blueberries has been renewed. The 24c label supports higher rates for improved performance. Be sure to check the label for other application directions, timing, allowed… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Strawberry growers in the region should initiate programs to control Botrytis fruit and crown rots in strawberries. Gray mold of strawberry fruit is caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea. This pathogen can… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu If growers have not done so already, plasticulture strawberries should be cleaned to remove dead leaves and other dead plant material. Winter injury has left many dead leaves that will serve as… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Amvac’s Mocap EC nematicide/insecticide has been approved for use on lima beans in Delaware for nematode control as a 24c special local needs label. Previously, the granule formulation was available. The EC formulation allows for… Continue Reading
