David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Zeal SC will be available for use on sweet corn this year. Valent is labeling it for the 2-6 fl oz rate and advising that the 4 oz rate is a good target. Growers will… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist; owensd@udel.edu The miticide/fungicide Magister (Fenazaquin) has been labeled by Gowan on melons, fruiting vegetables, hops, legumes, and fruit trees. Only one application can be made per year, and applications should be made in at least 50… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu EPA is accepting comments to oxamyl (Vydate) registration review, docket number EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0028. You can find it by following this link: https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0028 or by searching regulations.gov with the docket number above. In short, they are proposing… Continue Reading
On August 9, 2018, in a split decision, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday reversed an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision to keep the insecticide chlorpyrifos on the market. In October 2015, the Obama administration proposed banning the pesticide’s use… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Several uses have recently been added for Tolfenpyrad, the active ingredient in Torac, a group 21A insecticide/group 39 fungicide. It has efficacy on thrips, aphids, several leps, and Colorado potato beetle. It is also labeled… Continue Reading
