Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Alfalfa Be sure to check for alfalfa weevil adults and larvae within a week of cutting, especially if populations were above threshold before cutting. Feeding from both stages can hold back re-growth. After cutting,… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu While visiting some strawberry fields this past week I ran into a few areas that had two spotted spider mite (TSSM) feeding. These were mostly in fields that had been using… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Consumer trends show an increase in consumption of Brussels sprouts offering potential market opportunities for Delaware growers. Brussels sprouts have been grown successfully on a commercial level in Delaware in past years.… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Asparagus Asparagus beetles adults can be found laying eggs and feeding on spears. As a general guideline, a treatment is recommended if 2% of the spears are infested with eggs. Since adults also feed… Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 23039 Ninetown Road Ridgely, MD 21660 Repreve Renewables, in partnership with University of Delaware and University of Maryland Extension, will be hosting a field day event to demonstrate the benefits of giant miscanthus… Continue Reading
