Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Volume 65 Issue No. 13 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: https://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/pdf/07-30-20.pdf This Week’s Weather & Pests Early week showers and …
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Wisconsin Pest Bulletin, July 23
Tracy Schilder, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Volume 65 Issue No. 12 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: https://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/pdf/07-23-20.pdf This Week’s Weather & Pests Mostly dry weather with seasonal …
Corn Silk Clipping Insects and Economic Thresholds
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program Just a quick reminder to scout corn for silk clipping by either, or both, Japanese beetles and corn rootworm adults. Japanese Beetles are also …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin, July 16
Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Volume 65 Issue No. 11 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: http://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/pdf/07-16-20.pdf This Week’s Weather & Pests Relief from early July …
Lodged Corn? Can you dig it!
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program Several storms passed through the state last week which included high winds, heavy rains, or both. In some locations these storms have caused significant …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin, July 9
Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Volume 65 Issue No. 10 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: http://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/pdf/07-09-20.pdf This Week’s Weather & Pests Early July heat and …
Soybean Gall Midge
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program This is a quick reminder to be looking and thinking about soybean gall midge (Resseliella maxima). This insect has not been found in Wisconsin, …
Two-spotted Spider Mites
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program If this hot/dry weather has you thinking about two-Spotted Spider Mites (TSSM), we are on the same page. This prolonged weather pattern is certainly …
Western Bean Cutworm
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program The western bean cutworm flight has begun in southern Wisconsin. Although not a widespread insect with consistent economic loss, it is a potential problem …
Potato Leafhopper in Alfalfa
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program The recent warm weather has been favorable to potato leafhopper development. I’ve been noticing some late instar nymphs and this is the time populations …