David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Cucurbits Continue scouting for aphids and for squash bug in pumpkins. Aphid populations typically peak this time of year and heavy populations can spread viruses and cause sooty mold to develop on fruits. Squash bug… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Cole Crops Cabbage looper and diamondback moth are extremely more active in Georgetown right now than they have since 2020. Bt is a good worm material early on when plants are small, rotate among modes… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Spinach and Beets Beet webworm activity is unusually high this year. In Georgetown, they have stripped a lot of foliage off pigweeds. In addition, beet armyworm activity is also getting into oddball places, just like… Continue Reading
