David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Continue scouting fields for slugs. With cold weather this past week, crops are just sitting in the ground and are prime fodder. Warmer weather this weekend will help, but beware rain and a few more… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Early Season Moth Activity Cutworm numbers have come up a bit in the Seaford trap. Armyworm flight continues to be low, and should not improve this week. Trap counts for the week are as follows,… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Small Grain Continue scouting for cereal leaf beetle eggs or larvae. Thresholds are 25 per 100 tillers. Although eggs tend to be laid on the upper leaves, some will be laid lower and larvae can… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Early Season Moth Activity Moth counts across the state are down considerably, probably due to cold nighttime temps this past week. Trap counts for the week are as follows, with thanks to Joanne Whalen, Emily… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Updated Insect Control Recommendations for alfalfa, small grains, soybean, and corn have been posted to the UD insect pest management webpage: https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/sustainable-production/pest-management/vegetable-fruit-field/. Significant changes were made to alfalfa, corn and soybean, adding additional sampling and… Continue Reading
