Wisconsin Pest Bulletin for 6-16-16

Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, WI Dept of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Volume 61 Issue No. 8 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at:
https://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/pdf/06-16-16.pdf

I N S I D E  T H I S  I S S U E

LOOKING AHEAD:  Peak corn rootworm egg hatch expected June 22-26

FORAGES & GRAINS:  Potato leafhopper nymphs appearing in alfalfa

CORN:  Minor European corn borer infestations noted this week

SOYBEAN:  Rose chafers and slugs common in Wisconsin soybean fields

FRUITS: Scouting for OBLR larvae recommended 

VEGETABLES:  Squash vine borer moths observed on June 10

NURSERY & FOREST: Sale of NR 40 regulated invasive plants a problem in some nurseries

DEGREE DAYS:  Growing degree day accumulations as of June 15, 2016