Contrasts in degree-day (dd) accumulations (base 48) from January 1 emphasize annual differences that can occur with alfalfa weevil activity. Adult weevils fly to alfalfa fields in the fall and remain there over the winter. If temperatures allow it, some…
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Fungicide Spray Schedule for Tobacco Transplant Production
Fungicides are an important tool for managing diseases in tobacco float beds, and getting the best results from these inputs hinges on using each product at a time when it will have the most impact in preventing a particular…
Posted in Tobacco
Time for DIY Drench Applications to Control the Emerald Ash Borer
Products containing the active ingredient imidacloprid (Bayer Advanced Tree & Shrub Insect Control, Bonide Annual Tree & Shrub Insect Control, Ferti-lome Systemic Tree & Shrub Drench, Green Light Tree & Shrub Insect Killer, etc.) are available to homeowners for do-it-yourself…
Posted in Landscape Trees & Shrubs
Varied Carpet Beetles Are Common in Kentucky Homes
Varied carpet beetles are 1/10-inch long black beetles with irregular patterns of white, brown, and yellow scales on their hard wing covers. The adults are active in early spring after completing their development indoors. Attracted to sunlight, they fly to…
Posted in Household Pests
Diagnostic Laboratory Highlights
Below are the latest findings from the Diagnostic Lab as of March 25th: Greenhouse samples have included Botrytis blight on New Guinea impatiens; nutritional problems from high soil pH on bean and tomato seedlings, as well as phosphorus deficiency, Pythium root…
Posted in Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab
2014 Insect Trap Counts
A summary of insect trap counts for the current period. February 28- March 21 Pest Princeton, KY Black cutworm 0 Armyworm 0 submitted by Patty Lucas Graphs of insect trap counts for the…
Posted in Insect Trap Counts
Kentucky Pest News 