First trap capture was reported in St. Lawrence County in blueberries on Wednesday July 10. One male was identified in a jar trap.
Thank you to Nick Hamilton-Honey for servicing these traps.
This is similar timing to last season -- in 2023, first trap capture was recorded on July 13. This is different than many other locations this season, which were up to 2 weeks earlier in 2024 than 2023. The earlier trap captures in some locations are likely related to the early, wet spring. In St. Lawrence County, the similar trap capture date may be due to microclimate of this region or location. Emphasizing again the importance of site-specific monitoring!
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