David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Congratulations to Greg Dempsey for correctly identifying this issue as barley yellow dwarf virus. BYDV has been much more prevalent this year than usual, and especially so in malting barley fields. There is an excellent… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Small Grains Armyworm larvae were intercepted in low numbers this week by consultants. Thresholds are fairly high, 1-2 per square foot. Be sure to also examine residue if scouting during the day, as caterpillars like… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Peaches Plum curculio is active right now. New Jersey is reporting a bit less plum curculio activity than usual so far this year but expect that to change as we head into a cooler period.… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Greenhouses Scout greenhouses now for aphids and spider mites on transplants. Aphids can be easily controlled with tray drenches of a neonicotinoid. A tray drench should also prevent cucumber beetle damage on transplant wagons but… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Heading in barley is underway and wheat is entering the boot stage. Overall it has been a dry April which has kept us at low risk in the Fusarium Risk Tool (Figure 1).… Continue Reading
