David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Small Grains Wheat and barley will soon be going in the ground. Crops planted before the ‘Fly Free Date’ (October 3 for New Castle, October 8 for Kent, and October 10 for Sussex) may benefit… 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
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu In recent years, there has been a trend in some areas of the state towards early wheat planting. Unfortunately, early planting can result in a number of insect problems including aphids, which vector barley… 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
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Small Grains Each year I get questions about Hessian fly in small grains and we do see an occasional field with an economic problem. Most of the new information regarding the management of this… Continue Reading
