European corn borer (ECB) Ostrinia nubilalis: When it comes to apple production we typically don’t concern ourselves with the likes of European corn borer. However, this insect, especially in years of drought can cause considerable damage to newly planted trees. … Continue reading
BIFENTHRIN APPROVED AGAINST BMSB IN THE HUDSON VALLEY FOR 2016 New York growers have again received a Section 18 application for the use of products containing bifenthrin this season upon approval by the EPA. This is a renewal by the … Continue reading
There’s a worm in my apple: Failure of an insecticide to control an insect can be attributed to many things. When control failures occur we better ask ourselves some hard questions. Aside from assuring yourself that it wasn’t one of … Continue reading
‘Summertime….and the living is easy’; with exceptions made for farmers and fruit growers. The second of three generations of codling moth this season is beginning its flight with egg laying and larval hatch expected within the next 8 days. Now … Continue reading
June proved to be very warm and relatively dry with 2.6″ of rainfall over 30 days. Over the past ten days of July the Hudson Valley received significant amounts of much needed rainfall. At the HVRL in Highland over 1.83″ … Continue reading
In some blocks we have begun to see increasing mite populations in apple and stone fruit as dry conditions continue throughout parts of the region. Rust mite are present and in severe infestations causing ‘silvering’ of the leaves. The mite … Continue reading
The first flight of apple maggot (AM) has not yet been observed at the Hudson Valley Research Lab (HVRL). With recent rains (0.8″ since July 1st) emergence should be on the near horizon. Traps for AM should be placed in … Continue reading
We are now seeing the emergence of the Japanese Beetle with feeding on wild grape, especially to new succulent foliage. In newly planted trees and vines this reduction of leaf tissue may lead to reduced carbohydrate production and storage, resulting … Continue reading
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