in rejection by the processors and, thus, a significant loss of product. PEST MONITORING European corn borer moth populations can be moni- tored by using blacklight traps, pheromone (sex attractant) traps, or by direct observations of moths in the field...
for the number and developmental stage of egg masses and/or the percentage of feeding signs. It is not practical to sample for egg masses or for borer infestations in snap beans. CONTROL Parasites, predators, and disease organisms can play a significant role...

Quarantine status: No quarantine in NYS at this time Also called: BLS Scientific name: Xylella fastidiosa Type of pest: disease List any known vectors (organisms that transmit the disease): Sharpshooter leafhoppers and (less likely) spittle bugs...
List any known vectors (organisms that transmit the disease): none How was this pest introduced to North America, US, Northeast or New York? Dogwood anthracnose was first reported in the US in 1978, although the origin of the pathogen is unknown...

as required. When powdery-mil dew-resistant (PMR) cucurbits are released, the losses from black rot may be reduced. Anthracnose Although this disease is more often a foliar and fruit-infecting problem for watermelon and muskmelon, the organism can also infect...
-60 50 50-70 50-70 60 60 50-70 60 60 60-70 50-70 8-12 weeks Varies with variety 4 weeks 4-7 weeks 13 weeks 7 weeks 8-11 weeks* 27 weeks 13 weeks *Storage for 4 months or more is possible if all production, curing, and storage recommendations...

.) Disease Cycle and Causal Organisms Phytophthora root and crown rots are caused by a group of related soilborne fungi in the genus Phytophthora. Some of these fungi are common inhabitants of agricultural soils, whereas others are introduced on contaminated...
favorable. Some rootstocks appear to be most susceptible to infection during the spring and autumn, which are also the periods of the year when soil temperatures are most favorable for zoospore production and activity. Rootstock susceptibility and fungus...

-target organisms is core to IPM, we helped advise the governor’s Pollinator Task Force in crafting a “Pollinator Protection Plan.” And our pollinator conference highlighted an IPM problem-solution approach for the 100 participants — growers, the media, consultants...
, and policy makers. FIELD CROPS: Production. Pests. Profitability: That’s the Triple P on-farm education- al program for growers. With 14 farmers and 10,750 acres, PPP is a grower driven, hands on, and locally adapted educational program where farmers learn...

of action to avoid or delay field resistance. 18) Chose effective labeled pesticides with the least environmental and beneficial organism impact (EIQ). 19) Calibrate sprayer at least once per season. 20) Keep complete records of soil tests, fertilizer...
publications: Integrated Crop and Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Vegetable Production. A Method to Measure the Environmental Impact of Pesticides. 1992. New York Food and Life Sciences Bulletin Number 139. The above reference material can be obtained...

PLEASED W ITH REDUCED PESTS—AND COSTS When New York States two top egg producers-with a combined production of close to 400 million eggs per year-are able to cut insecticide use in their poultry barns by 75% or more, that’s worth crowing about. Instead...
. “Hister beetles can be very prolific and don’t become pests by migrating. If we are able to perfect techniques for moving them, we should be able to save yet more money.” -John Gingerich, production manager, Egg Farm Division of Wegmans Food Markets Hister...

, bottom) Howden, Baby Pam, and Spirit pumpkins. �The organism is also thought to exist as races. Fusarium crown and foot rot of squash was first described from South Africa in 1932. In 1939, widespread reports were received from New York, Connecticu t...
with soil Causal Organism Fusarium crown and foot rot is caused by F. solani f. sp. cucurbitae. Two races have been described. Race 1 causes a root, stem, and fruit rot. It occurs worldwide and is responsible for the disease in New York. Race 2 causes only...

and the environment. We’re building ecological resilience by using beneficial organisms and by increasing the complexity of the systems that better withstand pest As for insect pests, a history of European corn borer prompted the use of pheromone traps challenges...
assess learning outcomes. At day’s end, over 90% responded with intentions to use at least three key Maps illustrate SCN survey efforts in IPM tactics on their entire farm. Organizers see opportunities 2016, 2019, and 2020. Counties in green tested...