Welcome to the Vermont Entomology and Participatory Action Research Team (VEPART) scouting report. Over the course of the growing season we will be reporting out on the major insect pests and diseases found at UVM’s Horticultural Research and Education Center and in collaboration with farm partners throughout the region. This year’s farm partners include: the …
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Scouting Report (8/16/22)
Hi all, As we pass the halfway mark of August, many growers are already beginning to think about next year! For some, many of the pests that we’ve seen throughout the season have done their damage and are now just a part of this season’s history. That may be the case for most pests but …
Scouting Report (8/8/22)
Hi all, With the mini-heatwave over the weekend a few insect pests have spiked in the area. Most of these insects have been causing some damage but have really hit their stride over the last week. The ones that have been most notable on the farms over the last week have been onion thrips, …
Scouting Report (8/1/22)
Hi all, With the consistent heat over the last few weeks were seeing some continued pressure from the usual (pest) suspects within the region. Luckily the dry conditions in much of the state has reduced the incidence of some of the more common diseases at this point in the season. The lack of …
Scouting Report (7/25/22)
Hi all, With the hottest days of the summer upon us and the plethora of maturing crops within the landscape, we are well positioned to identify the dominant trends for the rest of the season. You may often hear growers say that it is a “bad year” for a particular pest. These periodic outbreaks are …
Scouting Report 7/18/22
Hi all, This week in addition to the typical cast of [inset pest] characters, we are starting to see an increase in disease incidence across the region. The distribution of disease has been variable throughout the state, owing to the scattered nature of rain and thunderstorms this season. Thanks to Ann Hazelrigg of the UVM …
Scouting Report 7/11/22
Hi all, With the middle of the season here and many people harvesting summer veggies, we’re also beginning to see some new stages of pests and the arrival of some diseases. It is also that time of the year when you can take out that 80’s blacklight for the good of IPM! Yes, we are …
Hi all, This week we are seeing some new insect pests that have begun to inflict damage around the state. Also, some of those pests that have been building in certain crops are now transitioning through their life stages and may be interacting differently with vulnerable crops. The most important of the new findings for …
Pest and Scouting Report (6/27/22)
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 …
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 …