With most insect pests of vegetables, UK Extension Entomology recommends weekly scouting to determine the levels of infestation and to decide if an insecticide is warranted. Scouting will tell when the earliest stages arrive and at what levels. However, this…
Monthly Archives: October 2020
Limited Testing for Commercial Pesticide Applicators
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there are fewer testing locations for persons needing certification as commercial applicators. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is offering testing in Frankfort and Gilbertsville in western Kentucky. At each location, testing is limited to nine individuals…
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Risk Factors for Sclerotinia Crown &Stem Rot in Fall-seeded Alfalfa (PPFS-AG-F-02)
Alfalfa seeded during late summer or fall is susceptible to the destructive disease Sclerotinia crown and stem rot. Fall-seeded stands are particularly vulnerable to this disease because the young seedlings do not have sufficient time to develop adequate resistance before infectious spores…
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Crown Gall (PPFS-GEN-01)
Crown gall can affect a wide range of crops, including woody ornamentals, tree fruits, and small fruits. Plants in commercial and residential plantings can suffer losses from this bacterial disease. This publication provides information on crown gall and its effect…
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Announcing the University of Kentucky 2020 Fall Crop Protection Webinar Series
The University of Kentucky has organized five webinars on field crop protection topics that will be hosted through the Southern Integrated Pest Management Center starting on November 10. These weekly webinars will cover topics such as new research on foliar…
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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Expected to Invade Man-Made Structures in Western Kentucky this Fall
Status of the brown marmorated stink bug The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halymorpha halys, was detected in soybean fields in several counties of western Kentucky between August and September 2020. This insect is widely distributed and has been established…
Posted in General Pests
Protect your Investments: Store Your Pesticides Properly During Winter
Pesticides aren’t cheap, so it is important to take care of them. Pesticides can become degraded or unusable during the winter months if not stored properly. Some pesticides can be degraded with extreme temperatures or high humidity. This can result…
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Covid, Commercial Applicators CEUs, and EPA Opportunities
The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc with typical Continuing Education Units (CEU) opportunities, as well as testing for commercial applicators. Some meetings have been cancelled and others have gone on-line. For many, the on-line meetings provide opportunities to get CEU…
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How Dry Seasons Affect Woody Plants (ID-89)
Pattern, frequency, and amounts of rainfall are important components to plant health. During dry seasons and drought conditions, plants become stressed. Growth ceases, nutrient transport slows, and plants wilt as cells become water-deficient. Severe, long-term, or consecutive drought events may…
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