Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland;jbrust@umd.edu Several strawberry growers have seen the meadow spittlebug (Philaenus spumarius) in their strawberries this year. The spittlebug is an annoying pest on strawberries that under extremely high numbers can stunt plants and… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland;jbrust@umd.edu This cool spring has been good weather for a pest of early planted seeds and bulbs—the seed corn maggot Delia platura (SCM) and other seed maggots such as Cabbage maggot Delia radicum… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist;gcjohn@udel.edu As watermelon planting season gets into full swing, we are starting to see some issues with transplants, both shipped from the south and grown locally. Problems include: • Overgrown and past prime transplants.… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist;gcjohn@udel.edu Heavy rains after planting and cool temperatures have caused stand reductions in some sweet corn plantings. When stands are reduced, vegetable growers must decide whether or not to replant. Replanting should only be… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist;jwhalen@udel.edu Asparagus Continue to scout for asparagus beetle adults and eggs. Feeding by beetles can disfigure spears. Depending on the market, the presence of eggs on the spears can make them unmarketable. As a general guideline,… Continue Reading
