n mm T'« W j /j « \T ri //> itOl* must not contact the fruit Two applications of the other products may be necessary to cover the iU’l'l M. f/lfviJ ill/ rr ij I'C/IXt?# flight period Treatment should be applied as a course low pressure spray and wet all bark areas from the ground level to the scaffold limbs A post-harvest application may be necessary on early maturing cultivars Key to acronyms- CM, codling moth, OFM, Oriental fruit moth, RBLR, redbanded leafroller, STLM, spotted tentiform leafmmer, TABM, tufted apple bud moth, LPTB, lesser peachtree borer; LAW, lesser appleworm, OBLR, obhquebanded leafroller, DWB, dogwood borer, PTB, peachtree borer, AM, apple maggot INSECT EVENTS The following table presents model output of the cumulative percent at critical stages of six apple insect pests for Biglerville, PA The table is based on temperature-driven models of hatch or emergence derived from observations at Biglerville or from literature references The table can be used to determine the optimum times for scouting and control measures for each generation. The accumulated degree-day table below can be used as a rough estimate of the relative difference in insect development for other parts of the state We advise that you use local trap catch and accumulated degree-days from your location for spray decisions STEM Hatch 6 13 39 80 98 OFM Hatch 0 0 I 12 85 CM Hatch 66 77 90 0 2 TABM Hatch 22 40 80 98 0 OBLR' Hatch 0 17 67 95 0 AM Emergence Q 0 1 2 21 ACCUMULATED DEGREE DAY (ADD) BASE 43 FROM JANUARY 1 Kennett Square Biglerville Wexford Wenksville Muncy North East SUMMER BORER APPLICATIONS Peachtree borer has been flying for over a month in Biglerville and pose a significant risk, particularly to peach and nectarine less than three years old Trunk sprays of Asana XL (2 to 4 II oz per 100 gal, 14 day PHI), endosulfan (1 5 lb of SOW or 15qtof 3E per 100 gal, 21 to 30 day PHI), or Lorsban 4E (1 sto 3 quarts per 100 gal, 14 day PHI) during the summer give excellent control Lorsban 4E may only be applied once per year and SHADE TREES for Farm & Industry Red Oak, Pin Oak, Sugar Maple, Ash,’ Native Red Maple, Locust & More. 2" to 4" Caliper - 13' to 16' Some “Park Grade” Trees Many Pre-Dug for Summer Planting. 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Who Else Uses 3/8” and 1/2” Flighting On All of Their Augers? 7. Who Else Has A lO YEAR Limited Warranty On Their Mixing Box? 8. Who Else Has Any Machines In Service For 15 Years With Very Little Repair And Maintenance Costs? 9. Who Else Builds A Mixer That Still Gives A Near Perfect Mix, Even With Worn Parts? 10. Who Else Builds A Mixer Complete With Safety Shut Off Cables And Contactor Prewired For Service? * m R/SSLER m i MANUFACTURING J Dogwood borer applications should also be considered at this time Lorsban 4E is recommended at 3 lb per 100 gal to the burr knot areas of infested trees POTATO LEAFHOPPER ALERT Dr Bill Lamp of University ot Maryland reports that potato leafhopper has been reproducing in alternate hosts and could continue to invade apple Watch apples and “porch lights” for leafhopper activity WESTERN FLOWER THRIPS UPDATE Thnps population in white clover in Biglerville are predominately western flower thnps and are at relatively high levels for this time of the season Watch the earliest matunng cultivars for silvering injury Sampling procedures for this thnps are detailed on pages 116 and 117 of the TFPG. 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