Kentucky vegetable growers, as well as gardeners, will be seeing early blight and Septoria leaf spot of tomato in their plantings at this time. As the most common diseases of tomato in Kentucky, homeowners or growers not on a preventative…
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Springtails are Common
Last week, there were a few reports of springtails, otherwise known as Collembola, in gardens and a home. Springtails are minute, wingless insects that can jump when disturbed. They are common in low numbers on soil and in leaf litter,…
Posted in Household Pests
Oregon Department of Ag Stops Sale of Some Pesticides
This past week, the Oregon Department of Agriculture has expanded a Stop Sale, Use and Removal Order (SSURO) to include six neem oil products from various manufacturers/registrants. This follows an SSRUO for a single insecticide product last winter. The problem…
Posted in Pesticide Topics
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 from June 18 to 25, 2019. Diagnostic samples of agronomic crops have included Lepto leaf spot on alfalfa; Septoria leaf…
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
UK Weed Science 2019 Palmer Amaranth Field Day
The University of Kentucky Weed Science program will be hosting a field day in Fulton County, Kentucky with a focus on the management of Palmer amaranth. The field day will be held on July 16, 2019 from 9:30 AM to…
Posted in Announcements
Field Tobacco Abnormalities
Over the past several days, Extension specialists have been contacted by tobacco growers from several regions across Kentucky about spotting and yellowing symptoms of tobacco leaves (Figures 1, 2, 3). These contacts have been made in regard to field plantings…
Posted in Tobacco
Spotting the Right Spot: Frogeye Leaf Spot vs. Phyllosticta Leaf Spot of Soybean
Phyllosticta leaf spot of soybean has been observed in a few fields in western Kentucky recently. Although the economic risk of this disease is very low, its symptoms resemble those caused by frogeye leaf spot. On susceptible soybean varieties, frogeye…
Posted in Grains
Managing European Corn Borer on Non-GMO Corn
Many producers are growing non-GMO corn for niche markets, including distillery and food-grade uses. Non-GMO corn is very susceptible to damage by European corn borer (ECB) and needs to be scouted periodically during ECB first and second generations. Generally, corn…
Posted in Grains
After Hail: Steps to Help Mitigate Disease Problems in Vegetable Plantings
Hail is typically accompanied by driving rains and wind and can physically damage even the strongest plants. Depending on the extent, plants can usually recover from hail damage. However, these injuries may serve as sites of infection for various fungal…
Posted in Vegetables
Japanese Beetles Now Active
Last week, Dr. Dan Potter reported seeing adult Japanese beetles. This is the first report that I have received and signifies the start of the Japanese beetle season. High populations of Japanese beetle were observed in many locations in Kentucky…
Posted in Fruit, Landscape Trees & Shrubs
Dealers Need to Verify Pesticide Certifications when Selling Restricted-Use Pesticides
Only certified applicators are allowed to purchase and use Restricted-Use Pesticides. Typically, when an applicator purchases one of these pesticides, they present their private or commercial applicator certification card. However, because a few applicators have suspended certifications, dealers must verify…
Posted in Pesticide Topics
An IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of Grape in Kentucky (ID-254)
Scouting and monitoring crops to determine potential problems before they result in serious economic loss is key to the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach. This IPM guide was designed to aid in the identification of common problems encountered in grape…
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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 from June 4-18, 2019. Diagnostic samples of agronomic crops have included leaf streak on orchardgrass; Lepto leaf spot on alfalfa;…
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
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