David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Hemp Corn earworm can be found in flower buds. EPA has approved a couple of products that have worm efficacy: Gemstar, Surtivo Ultra, Crymax and Spear Lep. The first two products are viruses. They are… Continue Reading
Kelly Hamby, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Entomology, University of Maryland, kahamby@umd.edu Cyclamen mites (Phytonemus pallidus) and spider mites (usually twospotted spider mites, Tetranychus urticae) can become a problem soon after planting in strawberries. Because these mites may… Continue Reading
Michelle Infante-Casella, Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, Gloucester Co., NJ, Rutgers University, minfante@njaes.rutgers.edu This article was originally published in the Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/covid-19-safety-tips-for-agritourism-operations/ Continued community transmission of COVID-19 presents challenges to many businesses, including on-farm agritourism operations.… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu Normally at this time of year when I talk about any insect problems in crucifers I talk about harlequin bugs that feed by sucking out plant juices and inject toxins into… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Small grain windbreaks are a useful tool when planting early warm season vegetables such as watermelons or tomatoes the following spring. Small grain crops planted in early fall will overwinter and then… Continue Reading
