David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu If you have to contend with spotted wing drosophila, the following Extension publication may be a useful resource for combining multiple strategies to lessen damage and prevalence, especially for organic production systems: https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/B%201497_3.PDF.
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Gowan’s Malathion 24c label for Spotted Wing Drosophila control in blueberries has been renewed. The 24c label supports higher rates for improved performance. Be sure to check the label for other application directions, timing, allowed… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Trap catches for Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) adults remain constant. Small fruit growers (especially bramble and blueberry growers) will need to maintain their spray schedules for this very damaging insect pest.
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Although populations were lower the previous two springs due to colder overwintering conditions, it appears that populations could be higher this season. Although trap catches in Delaware are not as… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu and Emmalea Ernest, Associate Scientist – Vegetable Crops; emmalea@udel.edu Losses in tree fruits due to the late freeze are now more obvious. As one grower put it “a light crop becomes even… Continue Reading
