Corn Earworm August 19, 2015 - From Issue: 604 By: Rick Foster Catches of corn earworm moths in pheromone traps are gradually increasing. I had 18 in my trap this morning (August 18). The gradual increase is indicative of the local population[Read More…] Article Categories: Corn Sweet Corn Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Spider Mites August 5, 2015 - From Issue: 603 By: Rick Foster Read More We have received a number of reports of outbreaks of spider mites, primarily in watermelons and in high tunnels. The problems in high tunnels are not unexpected because one of[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Watermelon Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management Protected Culture and Season Extension
Corn Earworm August 5, 2015 - From Issue: 603 By: Rick Foster Pheromone trap catches for corn earworms continue to be very low. Again, this is a time when growers can save a lot of money and time by monitoring their pheromone[Read More…] Article Categories: Corn Sweet Corn Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Fall Armyworm August 5, 2015 - From Issue: 603 By: Rick Foster Read More Fall armyworms have completed their annual trek from the Gulf Coast to the Midwest. Fall armyworm larvae will feed on all aboveground parts of the sweet corn plant, during all[Read More…] Article Categories: Corn Sweet Corn Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Green Stink Bug August 5, 2015 - From Issue: 603 By: Rick Foster Read More I have seen more green stink bugs this year than at any time in my career. I have no logical explanation for their abundance. It was thought that as the[Read More…] Article Categories: Cole Crops Cabbage Corn Sweet Corn Cucurbits Cucumbers Greens and Salad Crops Mustard Legume Vegetables Beans (Green, Wax, Snap) Lima Beans Peas Other Vegetables Okra Solanaceous Crops Peppers Tomato Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
European Corn Borer July 9, 2015 - From Issue: 601 By: Rick Foster In years past, the European corn borer was the most important pest of sweet corn, as well as being a pest of peppers and other vegetables. Since the advent of[Read More…] Article Categories: Corn Sweet Corn Solanaceous Crops Peppers Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Corn Earworm July 9, 2015 - From Issue: 601 By: Rick Foster We are again seeing a lull in pheromone trap catches of corn earworms. However, I caution sweet corn growers to remain vigilant in checking their traps. Populations can increase rapidly,[Read More…] Article Categories: Corn Sweet Corn Tomato Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Striped Cucumber Beetle July 9, 2015 - From Issue: 601 By: Rick Foster Populations of striped cucumber beetles continue to remain high. Muskmelon and cucumber growers should continue to monitor and spray as needed to avoid transmission of the pathogen that causes bacterial[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Potato Leafhopper July 9, 2015 - From Issue: 601 By: Rick Foster I’ve seen some substantial populations of potato leafhoppers recently. Leafhoppers can be a significant pest of a number of vegetable crops, with potato and snap beans being particularly affected. Look[Read More…] Article Categories: Legume Vegetables Beans (Green, Wax, Snap) Root, Tuber, and Bulb Crops Solanaceous Crops Potatoes Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Yellowstriped Armyworm July 9, 2015 - From Issue: 601 By: Rick Foster Yellowstriped armyworms continue to cause problems for tomato growers, especially in high tunnels. The populations are often spotty within a field or high tunnel, but can easily reach damaging levels.[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management Protected Culture and Season Extension
