The early ‘worm’ complex found in commercial apple during the pre-bloom period begins with the emergence of the green fruit worm (GFW). In Highland, we traditionally have our first flight of GFW in early March. Our first capture of this … Continue reading
The most effective period of the season to control San Jose scale is during the pre-bloom period. Less foliage provides the best opportunity for greater application coverage to the limbs and trunk. Your 2014 harvest pack out data will be … Continue reading
Hudson Valley orchards vary in degrees of insect presence relative to last years management, proximately to woodland and abandoned orchard, levels of insecticide resistance, tree fruit varieties more or less prone to insect preference and a host of factors related … Continue reading
Pears psylla: Mid-Hudson Valley pear blocks we are now at early bud bust in European pear varieties. The egg numbers have increased from 5 eggs from 205 buds on 13 April to 231 eggs in 100 buds in today’s count … Continue reading
The first eggs, in very low numbers of 5 per 205 buds, have been observed in the Hudson Valley Research Laboratory’s one-acre pear block in Highland, NY. Considerations for management should begin toward the latter part of this week as … Continue reading
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