Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu Striped cucumber beetles (Acalymma vittatum) (SCB) are the most important insect pests of muskmelon and cucumbers in our area. They overwinter as adults and emerge when temperatures reach 54–62°F at which… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu A female watermelon flower will need around 500-1000 pollen grains to be fertilized effectively. This will require a minimum of 8 visits by a honey bee for seeded watermelons. In seedless watermelon… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist; owensd@udel.edu Cucurbits Cucumber beetles continue to move into fields. It is important to base a treatment decision from 5 to 10 locations per field. I visited a couple of fields this week where cucumber beetle activity… Continue Reading
Monday, July 8, 2019 Delaware State University, Smyrna Outreach Research Center 884 Smyrna-Leipsic Road, Smyrna, 19977-3440 The workshop will cover: ● Integrated Pest Management Strategies ● Insect and Mites: life cycles, detection methods, monitoring thresholds and control options ● Experience… Continue Reading
