Fruit Pest Updates

By Becky Wiepz and Dan Kielar High winds and rain in the forecast will continue to make spraying difficult in all crops as pressure remains high for both pests and diseases. This week we saw a spike in Leafrollers and Leafhoppers in both apples and cherries. If this pest is in your orchards check your…

By Becky Wiepz and Dan Kielar With continuing rain events in the forecast every few days it is critical to get fungicide coverage on when possible. Rotating modes of action in all crops is essential for minimizing resistance development, especially in high pressure years like this, so be sure to check the FRAC numbers of…

By Becky Wiepz and Dan Kielar Warm temperatures and continuing rain events mean that fungal pressure is high in all crops and should be diligently scouted and managed. Spotted Wing Drosophila has been caught in Southern Door, Egg Harbor, and Sister Bay! Cherries are not vulnerable yet but monitor your closest Wisconet Station to know…

By Becky Wiepz and Dan Kielar Fruit-set looks good in apple and cherry blocks throughout the county thanks to good pollination and warm temperatures mean many crops are quickly progressing through growth stages. Date 5/22 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20-year avg. Base 50 113 230.5 188.5 230 292.5 212 GDD50 continues to be approximately…

By Becky Wiepz and Dan Kielar Cool sunny days are causing bloom to last longer and the interspersed sunny days should result in good pollination based on the number of bees we’re seeing in the PARS orchards. Insect pressure appears to be high, likely due to the mild winter while continuing rain events have led…