Insect update: Limited threats

Lygus. Credit: Dan Johnson Lygus, grasshoppers, diamondback moth larvae and early bertha armyworms have been reported, as have thrips and swede midge damage, but generally nothing requiring significant widespread action….

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Why the missing pods?

…be intact after heat or drought damage.) Swede midge also damage flowers and bud clusters, resulting in missing pods and densely clustered pods on shortened racemes — a “bouquet” appearance….

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Topics for the month

…took our photo (see above) and tweeted that it was the record longest panel. The discussion included talk about crop rotation, swede midge, bertha armyworm thresholds, pollinator protection, and how…

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6 causes for missing pods

…shriveled brown pedicels are signs of insect feeding on buds. (Pedicels will be intact after heat or drought damage.) Swede midge also damage flowers and bud clusters, resulting in missing…

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