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
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
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Video from Randy Weisz, NCSU Small Grains Specialist Send article as PDF
Video from Randy Weisz, NCSU Small Grains Specialist Send article as PDF
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
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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
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
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