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Synopsis: 1st and 2nd generation adult Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Halyomorpha halys (BMSB) are increasing, nearing or exceeding threshold throughout Orange and Ulster County. Overwintering adults are now highly attracted to the ‘aggregation’ pheromone, making…

Synopsis: Newly emerging nymphs and 1st generation adults have been on the increase, nearing or exceeding threshold throughout Orange and Ulster County. The early instar stages of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Halyomorpha halys (Stål),…

Introduction: Mid-August: Apple Maggot (Rhagoletis pomonella) (AM) is one of the most important economic insect pests of apples in New York. We are in the tail end of peak emergence in the Hudson Valley with…

Baited Apple Maggot trap in commercial orchard adjacent to abandoned orchard block (2009) Brief: Our orchards have multiple insect pests, some of which may require management this week. Oblique Banded Leafroller (OBLR) is well beyond…

1ST GEN. CM LARVA. The Brief: The first sustained adult Codling moth (CM) flight occurring on the 14th of May in Milton signals the adult biofix and start of the temperature modeling for the prediction…

PC Damage during Early Fruit Set (5mm) Synopsis: We have seen fairly consistent and strong flowering and subsequent set this season. Fuji, Golden Delicious and other varieties with biannual propensity displaying variable in flower density…

TPB INJURY TO GALA.HUDSON, NY 2008 The most effective period of the season to control San Jose scale is during the pre-bloom period. Less foliage provides the best opportunity for greater application coverage to the…

Brief: As of the 8th of April of this year, black stem borer (BSB) adults have been found in Orange County, NY. Traps baited with ETOH in various commercial orchards in the Hudson Valley have…

Rainfall accumulations & temperature events:  Total accumulations for the growing season between March 1st and September 1st in Milton, NY was 27.16”, significantly higher than 2022 with 20.48”. The start of the 2023 season began…

RBLR ADULT AND FEEDING INJURY TO APPLE ( NC STATE) Introduction: Typically, the early ‘worm’ complex found in commercial apple during the delayed dormant and pre-bloom period begins with the emergence of red banded leafroller…

Early varieties, such as Sweetango and Ginger Gold, are holding at green-tip in southern Hudson Valley orchards during this cold snap (Image Right). Most varieties remain at silver tip this week until temperatures rise. Forecasts…

Early varieties, such as Sweetango and Ginger Gold, are holding at green-tip in southern Hudson Valley orchards during this cold snap. Most varieties remain at silver tip this week. Forecasts for night temperatures drop to…

Synopsis: Newly emerging nymphs and 1st generation adults have been on the increase, nearing or exceeding threshold in Highland and New Paltz in Ulster County. The 2nd instar of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Halyomorpha…

Grab your coffee and join in the discussion from home or tractor seat. Hudson Valley Research Laboratory entomologist, Peter Jentsch, friends and guests invite you to join in discussions on Tree Fruit Pest Management from…

Synopsis: Over the past week stink bug have begun feeding on tree fruit, albeit in low numbers along the orchard perimeter. The two native species including the native green stink bug (GSB), Acrosternum hilare (Say)…

Grab your coffee and join in the discussion from home or tractor seat.[/caption] Hudson Valley Research Laboratory entomologist, Peter Jentsch, friends and guests invite you to join in discussions on Tree Fruit Pest Management from…

This season we are experiencing a surprisingly low number and likely late start to the emergence, egg laying and nymph development of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) given the early maturity of fruit…

Grab your coffee and join in the discussion from home or tractor seat.[/caption] Hudson Valley Research Laboratory entomologist, Peter Jentsch, friends and guests invite you to join in discussions on Tree Fruit Pest Management from…

Grab your coffee and join in the discussion from home or tractor seat. Hudson Valley Research Laboratory entomologist, Peter Jentsch, friends and guests invite you to join in discussions on Tree Fruit Pest Management from…

Brief: The crop load of many varieties appears to be robust in most orchards this season. Predictions are for a strong crop in the Hudson Valley with many blocks exceeding 1000 bushels to the acre…