Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, WI Dept of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Issue No. 19 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at:
https://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/pdf/08-27-15.pdf
PLEASE NOTE: This is the last regularly scheduled bulletin of 2015. A final summary issue will be published in November upon completion of the fall pest surveys. THANK YOU to the many cooperators, farmers, county agents and consultants who contributed their time and expertise to the survey program again this season. Best wishes for a safe and successful fall harvest.
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
LOOKING AHEAD: First significant corn earworm migration documented from Aug 20-26
FORAGES & GRAINS: Potato leafhopper counts remain below-threshold
CORN: Preliminary results of the annual corn rootworm beetle survey
SOYBEAN: Soybean aphid survey finds mostly low or moderate populations
FRUITS: Apple growers advised to lookout for brown marmorated stink bug this fall
VEGETABLES: Late blight confirmed in 12 Wisconsin counties to date
NURSERY & FOREST: Reports from this week’s nursery inspections
DEGREE DAYS: Growing degree day accumulations through August 26, 2015