Wisconsin Pest Bulletin 8/16/12

Wisconsin Pest Bulletin 8/16/12

Issue No. 18 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at:
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I N S I D E   T H I S   I S S U E

LOOKING AHEAD:  Corn rootworm beetle survey yields mixed results

FORAGES & GRAINS:  Potato leafhopper counts decline slightly

CORN:  Significant flight of corn earworm moths in progress

SOYBEANS:  Soybean aphid densities remain extremely low

WEEDS:  Plan ahead for better giant ragweed control next season

FRUITS:  Stink bug numbers may become abundant in orchards before harvest

VEGETABLES:  Weather conditions continue to favor late blight development

NURSERY & FOREST:  Peony red spot and hackberry island chlorosis noted this week

DEGREE DAYS:  Degree day accumulations through August 15, 2012