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Click on the locations at right for site-specific degree day predictions and insect trap data
This program is designed to assist growers in making insect pest management decisions. Through the use of insect occurrence using pheromone trap data we determine the presence and pressure of insect populations. Once an insect species is present (biofix) an insect emergence prediction can be established through the use of species specific degree day models. If the insect is present and historical damage warrants management, an application of an appropriate insecticide can then be made.
The insects being monitored in 2008 may include: The Internal lepidopteran complex (Oriental fruit moth, lesser apple worm, codling moth), obliquebanded leafroller, plum curculio, apple maggot, spotted tentiform leafminer, pear psylla nymph and egg populations.
The greatest number of pests will be monitored at the "Highland" location. All pest species may not be monitored at other sites.
Cornell
University : Cornell Cooperative
Extension Site maintained by Mike Fargione
This program is coordinated by Peter Jentsch, Extension Associate of Entomology for Cornell's Hudson Valley Laboratory. Additional financial support for this project was provided by NY Farm Vaiability Institute.
