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Vegetable Disease Updates – June 3, 2011

June 3, 2011cmanneri

Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Late Blight Update There has been no late blight observed in the region. Cucurbit Downy Mildew Update Downy mildew movement has been very limited so far. The most recent find was in Hidalgo County… Continue Reading →

Vegetable Crop Insects – June 3, 2011

June 3, 2011cmanneri

Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Cucumbers Cucumber beetle activity increased significantly this past week so be sure to scout for beetles as well as aphids. Fresh market cucumbers are susceptible to bacterial wilt, so treatments should be applied before… Continue Reading →