Whitefly infestations in South Florida range from low populations to high populations, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Pressure is low to moderate depending on the crop and location in the central part of the state. Pressure is extremely high on all crops in southwest Florida. Frequent sprays have helped manage the pests, but adults are continuing …
Dry Conditions Worsening in South Florida
Drought-like conditions are worsening in certain areas of the Southeast, specifically in southern Florida and southern Alabama, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The majority of Florida is either abnormally dry, moderately dry, severely dry or extremely dry, as is the case for Lee, Hendry and Collier counties in South Florida. Most of central and south Florida is severely dry, …
Powdery Mildew Found in Various Levels Throughout South Florida
Powdery mildew disease is being observed in cucurbits in South Florida, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Infestation is moderate in some squash plantings in southwest Florida. Pressure is high on mature squash along the east coast. Scouts also report increased infestations in squash fields in Homestead, Florida. All cucurbits are vulnerable to powdery mildew, though the disease …
Powdery Mildew Moderate to High in South Florida
Powdery mildew disease is being observed in cucurbits in South Florida, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Infestation is moderate in some squash plantings in southwest Florida. Pressure is high on mature squash along the east coast. Scouts also report increased infestations in squash fields in Homestead, Florida. All cucurbits are vulnerable to powdery mildew, though the …
South Florida Growers Seeing Higher Whitefly Populations
Whitefly infestations are higher than normal in certain areas across South Florida, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Scouts have reported adult whiteflies are present on all crops in southwest Florida. Nymph populations are starting to build and becoming high enough to create sooty mold. Population levels are moderate on beans in the Everglades Agricultural Area but are …
South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline: Whitefly Infestations Higher Than Normal
Whitefly infestations are higher than normal in certain areas across South Florida, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Scouts have reported adult whiteflies are present on all crops in southwest Florida. Nymph populations are starting to build and becoming high enough to create sooty mold. Population levels are moderate on beans in the Everglades Agricultural Area but …
Thrips Parvispinus Levels Range Throughout South Florida
Thrips parvispinus levels in bell pepper fields range from low to high along the east coast, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Infestation levels depend on neighboring crop conditions, as well. Populations are still high in certain areas, although not as high as originally seen last fall at the location of first detection. As many as eight adults …
Thrips Parvispinus Levels in South Florida
Thrips parvispinus levels in bell pepper fields range from low to high along the east coast, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Infestation levels depend on neighboring crop conditions, as well. Populations are still high in certain areas, although not as high as originally seen last fall at the location of first detection. As many as eight …
Thrips Update in South Florida Crops
Thrips are reported to be observed at low to moderate levels overall in southwest Florida, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Thrips palmi populations are at moderate levels and increasing. Populations are dense enough that they are causing some leaf and fruit scarring in some crops. Populations remain low in beans. Asian bean thrips are the dominate species …
Thrips Pressure in South Florida
Thrips are reported to be observed at low to moderate levels overall in southwest Florida, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Thrips palmi populations are at moderate levels and increasing. Populations are dense enough that they are causing some leaf and fruit scarring in some crops. Populations remain low in beans. Asian bean thrips are the dominate …