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31:19

Fruit Crop Scouting Report

August 3, 2023raharris

David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Vineyards At the end of last week, grape root borer was observed in decent numbers at one location. This pest can be controlled using mating disruption next year. Keep areas under vines clear from weeds… Continue Reading →

Fruit Crops 31:19

Vegetable Crop Insect Scouting

August 3, 2023raharris

David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Sweet Corn Continue scouting whorl stage sweet corn for Fall Armyworm. New Jersey reports central Jersey fields above threshold and that pyrethroid efficacy is low. That leaves Avaunt, spinosyns, and chlorantraniliprole as our best armyworm… Continue Reading →

Vegetable Crops 31:19, fall armyworm, harlequin bug, striped cucumber beetle

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August 3, 2023raharris

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