Wisconsin Pest Bulletin 7/26/12

Wisconsin Pest Bulletin 7/26/12

Issue No. 15 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:  Western bean cutworm flight expected to subside by early August

FORAGES & GRAINS:  Potato leafhopper populations remain high

CORN:  Corn rootworm beetle counts high in the south, moderate in the central area

SOYBEANS:  Japanese beetles becoming more common in soybeans

WEEDS:  Surveys show poor giant ragweed control again this season

FRUITS:  Apple maggot counts increase sharply in some orchards

VEGETABLES:  Blossom end rot prevalent in home gardens this year

NURSERY & FOREST:  Potato leafhoppers and flea beetles common on nursery stock

DEGREE DAYS:  Degree day accumulations through July 18, 2012