Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, Bureau of Plant Industry/Division of Agricultural Resource Management, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Volume 63 Issue No. 17 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at:
https://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/pdf/08-30-18.pdf
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
LOOKING AHEAD: Corn earworm migration flights continue for third consecutive week
FORAGES & GRAINS: Alfalfa insect counts mostly low throughout August
CORN: Corn rootworm beetle survey results indicate low crw pressure this season
SOYBEAN: Soybean aphid populations higher than in past two years, still low overall
FRUITS: Economic codling moth flights continue in some orchards
VEGETABLES: Late blight confirmed by UW on potato in Waushara County
NURSERY & FOREST: Verticillium wilt and magnolia scale found during August inspections
DEGREE DAYS: Growing degree day accumulations as of August 29, 2018