We have been capturing spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) in Ulster County since mid-July. The primary edge host of the SWD in the lower Hudson Valley appears to be the Tartarian Honeysuckle, Lonicera tartarica. Berries from this host are quite numerous … Continue reading
In October 2014, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) reported the first detection of an invasive hemipteran pest in the US that could potentially impact Hudson Valley agriculture and forestry industries, ranging from tree fruit and wine to lumber. The … Continue reading
European red mite have been sporatic in orchards this season with apple rust mite (ARM) beginning to cause ‘silvering’ of foliage in some Hudson Valley orchards. The rust mite are beneficial in small numbers as a food source for predatory … Continue reading
Codling moth (Order Lepidoptera, Family Tortricidae): Our pheromone trap captures show increasing flight of the adult males beginning late last week. As of Monday July 13th, the degree day developmental model for 2nd generation codling moth predicts adult emergence at … Continue reading
On Monday we had the first observation of spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) Drosophila suzukii, in late spring Summit cherry block in Orange County. We did find ovipositional injury (punctures and eggs) with larva present in cherry fruit of Summit (without … Continue reading
Apple Maggot (AM),Rhagoletis pomonella (Walsh), occurred over the weekend July 6th with a single fly captured on 1 of 4 baited red sticky spheres in a block known for moist soil conditions and high AM pressure. Recent rains in late … Continue reading
Positions are available on a seasonal basis beginning in early spring continuing through the summer at the Hudson Valley Research Laboratory in Highland, NY. Scientists employ four to eight college students each summer to assist with field research trials. Internships … Continue reading
The Black Stem Borer (Xylosandrus germanus) (BSB) has been found infesting 3-5 year old slender spindle trees (variety Zestar) in a second Hudson Valley site, this time in Columbia County (observations by by Dan Donahue, CCE ENY Horticulture Team – … Continue reading
Dogwood borer larva (DWB) are now emerging from eggs laid in late June and early July, reaching peak emergence next week. If DWB are infesting young plantings and have not yet received control measures, now is a good window for … Continue reading
In the Mid-Hudson Valley of NY the Obliquebanded Leafroller, OBLR and Codling Moth (CM) drive the insect pest management program from the middle of June into mid-July. Behind the headliner this week is a parade of lepidoptera and Apple Maggot … Continue reading
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