David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Sweet Corn Trap counts are declining with cool weather. With temperatures below 82, it takes CEW eggs 3 days to hatch, thus allowing us to be on a 3-day spray schedule regardless of what material… Continue Reading
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 Melons Two spotted spider mites are moving into watermelons from field interiors, and a report came in earlier this week that sounded like a potential case of transplants with mites on them being planted into… Continue Reading
