David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu We have been catching high numbers of green stink bugs in several blacklight traps over the last two weeks. Greatest counts this week have been from Laurel, Georgetown, and Bridgeville. The highest brown stink bug… Continue Reading
Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist; emmalea@udel.edu Early morning temperatures on April 9, 2025 were low enough to damage tree fruit and strawberries in some Delaware locations. Minimum temperatures recorded by many DEOS weather stations were above the critical… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu I am currently pruning in my peach orchard. This is the first step in managing the fruit load. Most years, peaches and nectarines will set many more fruit than the tree can… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Voles may cause extensive damage to fruit trees and orchards as a result of girdling seedlings and trees and damaging roots. Damage occurs primarily during winter when other types of food are… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu A photo of a young peach tree with San Jose Scale infested fruit came in last week. Fruit with scale on it will have red rings on the surface. The reddening is a reaction to… Continue Reading
