The University of Kentucky Weed Science Program will be hosting two field days at the UK Research and Educatoin Center (UKREC) in Princeton, Kentucky in 2019. The Pest Management Field Day will be held on July 2, 2019 and the…
Monthly Archives: April 2019
Considerations for Fungicide Management of Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) of Wheat
Wheat fields are beginning to flower in western Kentucky. Flowering (anthesis) is a critical time, as wheat becomes susceptible to infection by Fusarium graminearum, the causal agent of Fusarium head blight (FHB; also known as scab) (Figure 1). This disease can cause…
Posted in Grains
Fire Blight Alert and Risk Map Overview
Apple are in bloom throughout Kentucky. Infection by the fire blight bacterium occurs during bloom, thus, protectant antibiotics should be applied when risk is high. Risk for infection can be assessed using the Fire Blight Disease Prediction Model. Growers can…
Posted in Fruit
New Resource: Recordkeeping Manual for Private Pesticide Applicators
An updated Recordkeeping Manual for Private Pesticide Applicators in Kentucky is now available at online or linked through the University of Kentucky Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) webpage (look under ‘Info for Certified Private Applicators’). Safety is emphasized in this…
Posted in Pesticide Topics
Insecticide Seed Treatments and Pollinator Protection
Insecticide seed treatments are widespread as they are a relatively inexpensive method to manage some belowground and aboveground insect pests in row crops and some vegetables. Many insecticide seed treatments contain a neonicotinoid insecticide that can move systemically through plants.…
Posted in Pesticide Topics
Sustainable Disease Management in the Home Garden (fact sheet series)
Home garden production is more likely to be successful when plant diseases are managed proactively. Preventative practices help to minimize pesticide sprays in residential settings and provide a more sustainable approach. The following series of publications, which cover five common…
Posted in Featured Pubs & Videos
Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab Highlights
The following plant disease highlights have been compiled from samples submitted to the University of Kentucky Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratories during April 2019. Diagnostic samples of agronomic crops have included Sclerotinia crown and stem rot on clover; alfalfa weevil feeding…
Posted in Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab
2019 Insect Trap Counts
Trap counts for major insect pests are provided by the Kentucky IPM Program. Traps are located at the UK Research and Education Center in western Kentucky and the UK Spindletop Farm in Lexington. Below are trap counts for the current…
Posted in Insect Trap Counts
Fire Blight Alert and Risk Map Overview
Apple are in bloom throughout Kentucky. Infection by the fire blight bacterium occurs during bloom, thus, protectant antibiotics should be applied when risk is high. Risk for infection can be assessed using the Fire Blight Disease Prediction Model. Growers can…
Posted in Fruit
Sassafras or Yellow Poplar Weevil
Yellow poplar weevil, also known as sassafras weevil, is a small (1/8”), stout, black, snout beetle that can damage yellow poplar, sassafras, and magnolia. In spring, adults can be found on these trees or, when numerous, in buildings and on…
Posted in Forest Trees, Landscape Trees & Shrubs
Ground-Nesting and Digger Bees
The University of Kentucky Department of Entomology receives several calls a year from growers concerned about ground-nesting or digger bees in their gardens. There are many different species of these bees, and while their sizes can vary, they are generally…
Posted in Landscapes, Lawn & Turf
Homeowner’s Guide to Fungicides (PPFS-GEN-07)
Diseases in home gardens, orchards, and landscapes do not always cause total losses, but they can be serious problems if left unmanaged. As a rule, chemicals are not recommended as the only means of disease control for homeowners. Cultural practices…
Posted in Featured Pubs & Videos
2019 Insect Trap Counts
Trap counts for major insect pests are provided by the Kentucky IPM Program. Traps are located at the UK Research and Education Center in western Kentucky and the UK Spindletop Farm in Lexington. Below are trap counts for the current…
Posted in Insect Trap Counts
Fire Blight Alert and Risk Map Overview
Apple and pear are in bloom in many Kentucky counties. Infection by the fire blight bacterium occurs during bloom, thus, protectant antibiotics should be applied when risk is high. Risk for infection can be assessed using the Fire Blight Disease…
Posted in Fruit
Section 18 for Sivanto Prime on Sweet Sorghum Approved for 2019
A Section 18 Emergency Exemption has been approved for Sivanto Prime to use on sweet sorghum against sugarcane aphid in 2019. This is the fourth year in a row that the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has been able get…
Posted in Grains, Pesticide Topics
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