Bryan Jensen, UW Extension and IPM Program Potato Leafhoppers in alfalfa. This insect’s density has been variable this summer. Although the anticipated warm/dry weather could change that quickly. Within a limited geographical area this season, …
Insects & Mites
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin 6/29/17
Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, WI Dept of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Volume 62 Issue No. 10 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: https://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/pdf/06-29-17.pdf LOOKING AHEAD: Spotted wing drosophila flies appearing in more …
Western Bean Cutworm
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension and IPM Program Hopefully, most of you have seen DATCP’s Pest Survey Report (subscribe) which indicates some Western bean cutworm have emerged in Wisconsin. I know some of you have because it …
Insect Notes-June 20, 2017
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension and IPM Program Armyworms are still being found at treatable levels in some corn fields. A common scenario has been corn planted after a grass cover crop. Other possibilities include spring …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin 6/23/17
Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, WI Dept of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Volume 62 Issue No. 9 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: Read or download PDF I N S I D E …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin 6/8/17
Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, WI Dept of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Volume 62 Issue No. 7 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: Read or download the PDF LOOKING AHEAD: Viburnum leaf beetle …
First Generation European Corn Borer
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension and IPM Program Southern Wisconsin is approaching peak first generation European corn borer flight (600 DD, base 500 F). The best treatment time is usually around 800-1000 degree days. A lot of …
True Armyworms
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension and IPM Program Surrounding states have reported armyworm alerts and damage. Furthermore, DATCP’s WI Pest Bulletin has indicated a moderate flight so far. Although I’ve only received a few phone calls so …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin 6/1/17
Volume 62 Issue No. 6 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: https://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/pdf/06-01-17.pdf Much of the state’s corn still at high risk for black cutworm infestation. FORAGES & GRAINS: Alfalfa weevil larval populations …
Wet weather field crop pests, millipedes and slugs
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension and IPM Program Millipedes Because of the wet/cool weather, I’m sure a lot of people will be in fields focusing on corn and soybean emergence. Although there are many potential causes …