David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Alfalfa Scout alfalfa for potato leafhopper. Our Insect management guide has a dynamic threshold table incorporated, accounting for plant size and value of hay, and control cost. If your fields are experiencing drought stress, it… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist; owensd@udel.edu Armyworm and Cutworm Trap Counts Cutworm adult counts have risen a bit since last week in several locations. I expect they will continue to rise, especially after storm fronts last Sunday and forecast for today.… Continue Reading
Bill Cissel, Extension Agent – Integrated Pest Management; bcissel@udel.edu Congratulations to John Comegys for correctly identifying damage as cutworm and for being selected to be entered into the end of season raffle for $100 not once but five times. Everyone… Continue Reading
Bill Cissel, Extension Agent – Integrated Pest Management; bcissel@udel.edu Scout seedling corn for cutworm damage, even if an at-planting insecticide application has been made. Fields at greatest risk include no-till, late planted, poorly drained fields, and fields with heavy weed… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Alfalfa Now that the weather has finally started to warm up, you should begin to sample for alfalfa weevil on a weekly basis. Look for small larvae feeding in the tips of plants producing… Continue Reading
