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Dinotefuran Supplemental Label
Valent and Gowan have released a supplemental label for Venom and Scorpion (dinotefuran). This expands the use of this insecticide to a wider range of crops, including peaches/nectarines and grapes...
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Periodical Cicada – Should you be worried?
There has been a lot of press about the emergence of Brood II for the periodical cicada (Magicicada spp.) and it can either be an exciting time or one that’s a little nerve wracking! Cicada Brood II...
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BMSB Movement into Orchards
Brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB) are expected to begin dispersing into fruit orchards any day. Based on previous years observations and a phenology model that is being evaluated, we expect BMSB to...
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BMSB in Peaches
Beginning last night at RAREC (south Jersey) BMSB began moving in ‘larger’ numbers into peach orchards. They immediately were observed mating. This occurred at about 284 DD (base 57°F) at RAREC....
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BMSB Populations in Mid-July
BMSB populations are significantly higher than last year and unsprayed fruit is already damaged. Fruit harvested (mid-season assessment) around July 4 in a research trial under light management had...
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Insecticide Trial Results for BMSB
We have been conducting numerous insecticide trials at RAREC against BMSB in peaches (Encore variety). In particular, we are evaluating the efficacy of a a single insecticide sprayed on a 10 day...
View Article‘Polar Vortex’ vs. Stink Bugs
This winter, especially January and February have been a bit cold, complete with ‘polar vortexes’ and lots of snow. There have been a couple of newspaper articles about how this will negatively impact...
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Organic SWD Management Survey
There is a national effort to identify management options for no-spray or organic growers that are trying to manage spotted wing drosophila. If you are an organic grower, please consider filling out...
View ArticleBMSB Survey
“Are you a grower? Got stink bugs? We need your help! We’re surveying growers to assess the impact of BMSB on crops and gathering information that will help us defeat this pest. Receive a free Guide to...
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Proposed Importation of Apples from China
A proposed rule is open for public comment that would allow the importation of apples into US markets from China. A pest risk assessment has identified 21 pests that are on US quarantine lists which...
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Volunteers Needed for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Count
Scientists at the USDA are conducting a second year of the “Great Stink Bug Count” and are looking for volunteers from NJ! They are trying to identify characteristics of houses that brown marmorated...
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Granulate Ambrosia Beetle in Tree Fruit
A farm in Southern NJ is experiencing an infestation of the granulate ambrosia beetle, Xylosandrus crassiusculus (Mot.). GAB was identified by expert Dr. James Lashomb at Rutgers. Adults are...
View ArticleGrape IPM School March 31, 2015
With all the snow and cold weather it’s hard to believe that it’s March already and Spring is right around the corner! It’s time to start planning your pest management programs. For the first time, we...
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Wine Grape IPM School: March 31
Date: March 31, 2015 Location: RAREC, 121 Northville Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 Rutgers University and the NJ Center for Wine Research and Education will be hosting a “Grape IPM School” on March 31st...
View ArticleWine Grape Alert: Assess Protection Against Grape Berry Moth
Grape berry moth is one of the key direct pests of grapes in NJ. Females lay their eggs on the berry and the larvae makes a small entry hole and then feeds inside the berry. Webbing may be observed as...
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