David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu With a worsening drought, any small grains that are up, are at risk from aphid damage and from winter grain mite. Fall aphid treatments are primarily aimed at preventing barley yellow dwarf, but this year… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist; owensd@udel.edu Planting winter wheat and barley is coming up. There are two historically important insect pest groups to be mindful of: Hessian fly and the aphid complex. Hessian fly lays eggs on leaves and larvae move… Continue Reading
Bill Cissel, Extension Agent – Integrated Pest Management; bcissel@udel.edu Soybean aphids are starting to show up in soybeans. Populations are still extremely low in many fields but populations can quickly explode, especially with the cooler temperatures. The soybean aphid is… Continue Reading
Bill Cissel, Extension Agent – Integrated Pest Management; bcissel@udel.edu Sawflies and True Armyworms Sample small grain fields for grass sawflies and true armyworms. A sweep net can be a quick and effective way to initially detect grass sawflies. Once you… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu As you make plans to plant small grains, be sure to consider the following insects: Hessian Fly – As indicated in last week’s newsletter, you still need to consider this pest as you make… Continue Reading
