News
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Spotted wing Drosophila update for cherry growers – July 13, 2018
Published on July 13, 2018
SWD numbers are six times higher than in past years at this time during the season. Although trap numbers are down this week, be cautious with management decisions as rain, humidity and wet weather will likely stimulate SWD activity.
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Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – July 10, 2018
Published on July 10, 2018
Watch out for early feeding damage by brown marmorated stink bugs in developing Gala, Honeycrisp and Golden Delicious apples. Nymphs can be found in abundance on non-crop hosts in some areas.
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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 10, 2018
Published on July 10, 2018
Cooler weather last week coincided with a big jump in the number of SWD caught in traps; ripening fruit must be protected against infestation.
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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update - July 3, 2018
Published on July 3, 2018
SWD are still active, though traps caught low numbers due to the heat; ripening fruit must be protected against infestation.
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West central Michigan small fruit update - July 3, 2018
Published on July 3, 2018
Intense heat wave affecting the state is causing problem for small fruit growers, especially for blueberry fields ready for harvest or that started harvesting. Sunburn on ripe fruit clusters is creating problems at harvest time.