Hi all, This week we are seeing exponential growth in several populations of common pests and some newly arriving pest & diseases that we should keep out eye out for in the coming weeks. Basil Downy Mildew is being reported in the region, with confirmed occurrences in Western Mass and Rhode Island over the past …
Monthly Archives: June 2022
Scouting Report 6/20/22
Hi all, This week we are primarily seeing the transition of pest populations as they move into new life stages or begin to build toward The most important of the new findings are reltated to potatoes: Potato Leafhoppers have been officially identified within Vermont. The two incidents are related to beans, though PLH does have …
Pest and Disease Scouting Report (6/13/22)
Hi all, The past week of scouting and monitoring has revealed much of the same from the prior week. No new pests but increasing numbers and pressure from resident pests. There have been several reports of fusarium in garlic. Fusarium can often be the result of a secondary infection from wounds being inflicted by other …
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Scouting Report 6/6/22
Hi all, As we begin the slow roll into June, it is peak season for the emergence and arrival of many of our most concerning insect pests. Unfortunately, it seems that the early season rains combined with warming drier temperatures, has led to some early outbreaks and arrivals. One of the more important scouting notes …