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Herbicide Damage to non target plants.
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Herbicide damage
Posted on: July 3, 2018 by Rich Guggenheim
We are seeing considerable damage to plants consistent with broad leaf herbicides being misapplied. Always read and follow all label instructions. It is against the law to use pesticides in a manner inconsistent with label instructions.
Click the links below to learn how to diagnose and prevent herbicide damage.
» https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/id/id_184_w.pdf
» http://herbicidesymptoms.ipm.ucanr.edu/HerbicideDamage/
» https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/2018/06/preventing-herbicide-injury-landscape
Curly Top Virus in Solanacea Plants
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BCTV
Posted on: July 2, 2018 by Rich Guggenheim
BCTV affects Beets, tomatoes, peppers, beans, potatoes, spinach, cucurbits, many ornamentals, and weeds such as Russian thistle (tumbleweed) and mustard. It is spread by the Beet leafhopper (Circulifer tenellus). There are no chemicals available for controlling the virus. Management foci include:
Plant virus-free transplants
Control weeds and insects
Remove infected plants
Cage young plants in home gardens. Good sanitation practices, such as weed and insect control, are also essential in limiting the occurrence of the disease. Home gardeners may also consider planting susceptible hosts, such as tomatoes and peppers, in a slightly shaded part of the garden, as leafhoppers prefer to feed in sunny locations
» http://utahpests.usu.edu/uppdl/files-ou/factsheet/curly-top-tomato08.pdf
» http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/r783102011.html
» http://entoweb.okstate.edu/ddd/diseases/curlytop.htm
» http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_h/H106/
Squash Bug confirmed in 2018 squash.
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Anasa tristis
Posted on: June 30, 2018 by Rich Guggenheim
Squash bugs have been confirmed in the Treasure Valley.
It attacks all cucurbits and vine crops but is most damaging to squashes and pumpkins. The insect has a disagreeable odor when crushed and is one of many insects known by the nickname "stink bug."
They may be difficult to see because their color matches the soil and because they are usually hiding under the vines, leaves or clods of dirt. The adults feed on sap from the plant leaves as they lay clusters of a dozen of more, large, brick-red to yellow-brown eggs on the lower sides of the leaves.
Handpick and discard egg clusters and nymphs as they appear. Use garden insecticides such as Sevin, permethrin or insecticidal soap according to label directions. Sprays are generally more effective than dusts, but must be reapplied frequently. Avoid spraying plants in bloom. If spraying during bloom is necessary, spray at night after honey bees have quit foraging for the day.
» https://extension.usu.edu/juab/ou-files/ENT-120-08.pdf
» http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/squash-bug-management-in-home-gardens-5-609/
» http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74144.html
Peach Tree Borer 2018
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Peach Tree Borer
Posted on: June 29, 2018 by Dian Roberson
We have been finding Peach Tree Borers in our traps! They will attack peach, cherry, plum, and other stone fruits. It is the larva that does the most damage, feeding on the tree roots. Check out the information below!
» https://pnwhandbooks.org/insect/tree-fruit/peach-nectarine/peach-nectarine-peachtree-borer
» http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/peach-tree-borer-5-566/
Herbicide Damage to non target plants.
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Herbicide damage
Posted on: July 3, 2018 by Rich Guggenheim
We are seeing considerable damage to plants consistent with broad leaf herbicides being misapplied. Always read and follow all label instructions. It is against the law to use pesticides in a manner inconsistent with label instructions.
Click the links below to learn how to diagnose and prevent herbicide damage.
» https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/id/id_184_w.pdf
» http://herbicidesymptoms.ipm.ucanr.edu/HerbicideDamage/
» https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/2018/06/preventing-herbicide-injury-landscape
Curly Top Virus in Solanacea Plants
Landscape and Garden All Locations
BCTV
Posted on: July 2, 2018 by Rich Guggenheim
BCTV affects Beets, tomatoes, peppers, beans, potatoes, spinach, cucurbits, many ornamentals, and weeds such as Russian thistle (tumbleweed) and mustard. It is spread by the Beet leafhopper (Circulifer tenellus). There are no chemicals available for controlling the virus. Management foci include:
Plant virus-free transplants
Control weeds and insects
Remove infected plants
Cage young plants in home gardens. Good sanitation practices, such as weed and insect control, are also essential in limiting the occurrence of the disease. Home gardeners may also consider planting susceptible hosts, such as tomatoes and peppers, in a slightly shaded part of the garden, as leafhoppers prefer to feed in sunny locations
» http://utahpests.usu.edu/uppdl/files-ou/factsheet/curly-top-tomato08.pdf
» http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/r783102011.html
» http://entoweb.okstate.edu/ddd/diseases/curlytop.htm
» http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_h/H106/
Squash Bug confirmed in 2018 squash.
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Anasa tristis
Posted on: June 30, 2018 by Rich Guggenheim
Squash bugs have been confirmed in the Treasure Valley.
It attacks all cucurbits and vine crops but is most damaging to squashes and pumpkins. The insect has a disagreeable odor when crushed and is one of many insects known by the nickname "stink bug."
They may be difficult to see because their color matches the soil and because they are usually hiding under the vines, leaves or clods of dirt. The adults feed on sap from the plant leaves as they lay clusters of a dozen of more, large, brick-red to yellow-brown eggs on the lower sides of the leaves.
Handpick and discard egg clusters and nymphs as they appear. Use garden insecticides such as Sevin, permethrin or insecticidal soap according to label directions. Sprays are generally more effective than dusts, but must be reapplied frequently. Avoid spraying plants in bloom. If spraying during bloom is necessary, spray at night after honey bees have quit foraging for the day.
» https://extension.usu.edu/juab/ou-files/ENT-120-08.pdf
» http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/squash-bug-management-in-home-gardens-5-609/
» http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74144.html
Peach Tree Borer 2018
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Peach Tree Borer
Posted on: June 29, 2018 by Dian Roberson
We have been finding Peach Tree Borers in our traps! They will attack peach, cherry, plum, and other stone fruits. It is the larva that does the most damage, feeding on the tree roots. Check out the information below!
» https://pnwhandbooks.org/insect/tree-fruit/peach-nectarine/peach-nectarine-peachtree-borer
» http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/peach-tree-borer-5-566/
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