The Pest Report is a compilation of short discussions of pests, diseases and practical growing considerations relevant to the time of year. These discussions have been written by Eric Sideman, myself, and sometimes other New England crop advisors. Discussions of pest and diseases include the biology of the organisms themselves, symptoms and effects on plants, and recommended management options. The report is sent by email to all of the MOFGA certified vegetable growers, and other growers who have requested it. You can also view the Pest Report online a day or two after the email is sent. I aim to keep discussions up to date with the most relevant information, and you can always help me do that by sending along pest and disease sightings, or new resources!
– Caleb Goossen, Organic Crop and Conservation Specialist
Pest Report – August 30, 2019
In this issue:
Never Let ‘Em Set Seed
Swede Midge
Photo: Amaranth left; barnyard grass right
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Pest Report – August 16, 2019
In this issue:
European Corn Borer In Peppers (Among Others)
Winter Squash Looks Ready; Should I Harvest?
Photo: Beneficial syrphid fly on zinnia flower
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Pest Report – August 2, 2019
In this issue:
Mummyberry in Blueberries
Garlic Problems
Photo: Damage from garlic bloat nematode
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Pest Report – July 19, 2019
In this issue:
Cucurbit Downy Mildew
Hornworms
Common Stalk Borer
Photo: Tomato hornworms
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Pest Report – July 5, 2019
In this issue:
Tortoise Beetle
Squash Bug
Cabbage Aphid
Squash Vine Borer
Cutworms
Photo: Squash bug adult and eggs
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Pest Report – June 21, 2019
In this issue:
Potato Leafhopper Alert
Early Blight
Basil Downy Mildew
Celery Anthracnose
Three Lined Potato Beetle
Spotted Wing Drosophila
Leek Moth
Photo: Leafhopper damage on potato leaves – called hopperburn
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Pest Report – June 7, 2019
In this issue:
Garden Springtails
Onion Thrips
Imported Cabbageworm
Striped Cucumber Beetle
Colorado Potato Beetle
Pest Report – May 24, 2019
In this issue:
Contaminated and/or Adulterated Neem Oil
Asparagus Beetle
Edema
Cabbage And Onion Maggot
Flea Beetles
Spinach/Beet Leafminer
Photo: Common asparagus beetle eggs
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Pest Report – April 18, 2019
In this issue:
Seedling Problems
Damping-Off in the Field
Seedcorn (and Other) Maggots
Spinach Downy Mildew