Spray Less, Pay Less, and Get Better Control of Your Arthropod Pests June 29, 2021 - From Issue: 692 By: Jacob Pecenka and Ashley Leach Read More Unfortunately, pests don’t know when to take the day off. Even though we have bees in the field and watermelons reaching peak bloom, we still need to watch out for[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Watermelon Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Time to Scout for Squash Vine Borer (SVB) June 16, 2021 - From Issue: 691 By: Laura Ingwell Read More For some, we may often forget about the pesky squash vine borer until it’s too late. This pest of cucurbit crops tends to be sporadic in our region; you are[Read More…] Article Categories: Pumpkins Squash Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Corn Earworm Trapping for the 2021 Season is Beginning June 15, 2021 - From Issue: 691 By: Laura Ingwell Read More We have begun our state-wide trapping and monitoring program for corn earworm (Figure 1). The latest trap catch information can be found here. Traps have been placed at seven Purdue[Read More…] Article Categories: Corn Sweet Corn Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Crucifer Caterpillars are (or will soon be) Active! June 2, 2021 - From Issue: 690 By: Elizabeth Long Read More It’s around that time when your first crop of tender greens may be close to ready for first harvest! Growing kale, arugula, collard greens, and lettuce this year, I’ve been[Read More…] Article Categories: Cole Crops Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Time to Scout for Potato Beetles June 2, 2021 - From Issue: 690 By: Laura Ingwell Read More The Colorado potato beetle (CPB) is one of the most devastating pests of potato crops and is something that you should be on the lookout for NOW! This pest overwinters[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Potatoes Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Vegetable Seedlings with Emergence Issues? Seed Corn Maggot may be to Blame. May 20, 2021 - From Issue: 689 By: Elizabeth Long Read More Whether the focal crops are vegetables, field corn, or soybeans, we’re hearing from growers that poor germination has been an issue this season. The cool, wet conditions we’ve had this[Read More…] Article Categories: Corn Sweet Corn Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Early Season Scouting April 21, 2021 - From Issue: 687 By: Laura Ingwell Read More The time has arrived to start implementing our scouting programs for monitoring and early detection, an integral part of your integrated pest management plan. In high tunnels or other protected[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Periodical Cicadas are Coming, but Your Vegetables are Safe! April 21, 2021 - From Issue: 687 By: Elizabeth Long Read More A natural wonder will occur in 15 states this year: the emergence of the Brood X, 17-year periodical cicadas! Also known as “17-year or 13-year locusts” the last mass emergence[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Tips for Managing Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) April 8, 2021 - From Issue: 686 By: Laura Ingwell and Dan Egel Read More To regular readers of the Vegetable Crop Hotline, it may seem that we include an article about tomato spotted wilt virus every year out of custom. However, we have again[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management Plant Disease Management
Cucumber Beetles Just Don’t Quit! September 17, 2020 - From Issue: 682 By: Laura Ingwell Read More This time of year you are likely getting bogged down in the fight against pests. The accumulation of plant pathogens, insects, and climatic conditions favoring their growth can make the[Read More…] Article Categories: Pumpkins Squash Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
