Consider a Spray for Cereal Leaf Beetle

Fortunately this has not been a bad year for cereal leaf beetle.  Unfortunately, in places where the beetle has been found, it has been developing very slowly.  The beetle develops quicker in warmer weather, which means that it will reach … Continue reading

Aphid Recommendations for Wheat

Aphids are now present in wheat.  Some questions are popping up since their numbers are higher than usual.  We have four species that are commonly found in wheat.  I have mostly seen English grain aphid this year, which is consistent … Continue reading

Hessian Fly Adults are Actively Laying Eggs- Should You Spray?

Today was the first day that I have seen Hessian fly eggs in 2013.  Combined with previous year’s trapping data (click here) and previous timing of successful spring rescue treatment sprays, I think that now and the next week would … Continue reading

Two New Hessian Fly Management Tools Now Available

I am very excited about the publication of “Biology and Management of Hessian Fly in the Southeast”, as well as a new video produced by the North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association Inc.  You can link to a web version … Continue reading

Hessian Fly Problems Becoming Apparent in Wheat

Over the last week, I have received calls and talked with farmers from both Pasquotank and Pamlico Counties about Hessian fly.  Both of these counties seem to have historical Hessian fly issues, not only because of rotations (continuous wheat after … Continue reading

Hessian Fly Pressure is Heavy

There are very few people who have the ability to scout Hessian fly eggs, due to their size.  Several consultants who do have this skill have reported finding relatively high numbers of eggs on wheat during the last week.  This … Continue reading