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Check Your Boxwood for the Box Tree Moth!
Here’s a helpful illustrated fact sheet from USDA APHIS-PPQ: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/plant_health/fs-box-tree-moth-check-boxwoods.508.pdf. Box tree moth in the US is still confined (last check) to Niagara County, NY but adjacent Erie and Orleans Counties are also under quarantine. ...
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DEC tracking new threat to beech trees — public encouraged to report potential Beech Leaf Disease infections
Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) has been identified in 35 counties in New York State to date. This rapidly spreading disease is of great concern and we are sharing this release from the NYS DEC ...
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Spotted Lanternfly Update
As reported in Issue 8 of Branching Out, Frank Buccello provided a recent update (https://tinyurl.com/99tznt9j) noting new infestations in Middletown and nearby in Chester, NY. Inspectors are finding 100s of nymphs in Binghamton, Newburgh, ...
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Asian Longhorned Tick Situation Report from USDA
Be prepared: read this important report about the invasive Asian longhorned tick. (Photo of nymph and adult female, top view. Photo courtesy of CDC.)
Murder Hornets?
As you read in Issue 6 (June 24, 2022), we’ve been receiving inquires about possible sightings of Asian giant hornets (aka murder hornets). All have been the related (and smaller) European hornet. Not sure ...
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New Virus on Calibrachoa
Diagnostic Labs across the country being bombarded with calibrachoa samples due to new virus, Chili Pepper Mild Mottle Virus (CPMMoV). See e-Gro alert.
What a Deal!
Armored Scale Insect Pests of Trees and Shrubs by Miller and Davidson is one of my most often consulted references. Readers will find the excellent photos and biology info (e.g. when crawlers are active) ...
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Scope it Out!
To check the efficacy of treatments, how do I distinguish dead vs. live scale insects? Under magnification, dead scales will look desiccated, usually discolored and may not be closely attached to the plant. Lift ...
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Spotted Lanternfly Update
Adults (mostly single individuals) being found around NY possibly introduced from vehicles, besides established populations around Sloatsburg, Orangeburg, NYC boroughs. Report sightings in new areas to spottedlanternfly@agriculture.ny.gov with clear photos if possible. Adults are skittish and may jump if disturbed. Some moths ...
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Box Tree Moth Caterpillars in NY
Found in early August on landscape boxwoods in western NY (Youngstown) near Canadian border. Five adults taken in Niagara Co. traps in July. Infested plants from Canada were shipped around eastern US. Be vigilant for signs of infestation ...
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