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Southwest Michigan grape scouting report for August 11, 2015

Published on August 11, 2015
Third generation grape berry moth flight is occurring now. Some leaf infections of downy mildew are appearing in Niagara grapes.
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 11, 2015

Published on August 11, 2015
Brown marmorated stink bugs were captured from the same two hotspots again this week in Berrien and Kent counties.
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 11, 2015

Published on August 11, 2015
Grape berry moths and codling moths are laying eggs.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 11, 2015

Published on August 11, 2015
High pressure from spotted wing Drosophila is continuing in some areas. Maintain protection of susceptible crops.
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 4, 2015

Published on August 4, 2015
Severe storms on Sunday damaged fruit crops across northwest Lower Michigan.
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 4, 2015

Published on August 4, 2015
European red mite bronzing is apparent in some apple blocks. Harvest continues for summer apple varieties, early peaches, blueberries and Japanese plums.
Protect hail-damaged grape clusters from Botrytis infection

Published on August 4, 2015
It is advisable to apply fungicides to hail-damaged grape clusters as soon as possible to control bunch rot.
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 4, 2015

Published on August 4, 2015
First brown marmorated stink bugs captured this season from traps at two urban sites and one apple orchard in Berrien and Kent counties at known hotspots.
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 4, 2015

Published on August 4, 2015
Sunday’s storm caused little damage in southwest Michigan. Red Haven peach harvest is underway.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 4, 2015

Published on August 4, 2015
Summer increase of spotted wing Drosophila continues. Ripening susceptible crops need to be protected.