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We release weekly episodes relevant to apple growers for twenty weeks from Late March to Mid August. Dr. Monique Rivera covers entomology pest management topics. Dr. Kerik Cox covers disease forecasting and apple pathology. Dr. Anna Wallis presents a weekly "state of the state" update including degree days, phenology, and insect pest captures. Hosts: Monique Rivera, Kerik Cox, Anna Wallis Post-Production: Monique Rivera, Kelsey Tobin Executive Producer: Monique Rivera Graphic Design: Iron Design Music: Sebastian Robertson

  1. 07/29/2025

    29 July 2025

    Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference) Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 7/28 Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F || Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 2486 || 1728 Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 2764 || 1946 Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 2537 || 1771 Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 2240 || 1513 Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 2357 || 1620 Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 2244 || 1527 Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 2432 || 1693 Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Sizing || 2362 || 1623 *all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E     Upcoming Pest Events Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days --------------------------------------------------------------- Apple Maggot Traps Set Out (in orchard) || 1-Jul ERM Sample – 5.0 mites/leaf || 1-Jul Comstock mealybug tape traps set out || July 1 (ENY), July 15 (WNY) OFM – 2nd flight starting || 1180* ± 136* || 856 ± 106 || 29-Jun ± 5 days OBLR Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 10-Jul ± 5 days STLM Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 9-Jul ± 7 days RBLR – 2nd flight starting || 1367 ± 105 || 866 ± 135 || 29-Jun ± 6 days AM – 1st catch || 1509 ± 285 || 973 ± 206 || 4-Jul ± 12 days Lesser peachtree borer – peak catch || 1234 ± 470 || 785 ± 338 || 25-Jun ± 19 days STLM – 2nd flight peak || 1563 ± 207 || 1011 ± 163 || 6-Jul ± 8 days Codling moth – 1st flight ending || 1557 ± 262 || 1011 ± 187 || 6-Jul ± 12 days Peachtree borer – peak catch || 1579 ± 465 || 1036 ± 353 || 7-Jul ± 19 days Lesser appleworm – 2nd flight starting || 1768 ± 339 || 1165 ± 240 || 14-Jul ± 12 days OFM – 2nd flight peak || 1450* ± 147* || 1115 ± 190 || 11-Jul ± 9 days American plum borer – 2nd flight starting || 1850 ± 290 || 1231 ± 203 || 16-Jul ± 11 days RBLR – 2nd flight peak || 1721 ± 232 || 1129 ± 176 || 13-Jul ± 7 days San Jose scale – 2nd flight starting || 1804 ± 170 || y1199 ± 136 || 15-Jul ± 8 days Codling moth – 2nd flight starting || 1887 ± 313 || 1251 ± 223 || 20-Jul ± 13 days Dogwood borer – peak catch || 1611 ± 226 || 1040 ± 172 || 8-Jul ± 10 days STLM – 2nd flight ending || 2167 ± 177 || 1466 ± 151 || 28 Jul ± 8 days American plum borer – 2nd flight peak || 2290 ± 285 || 1564 ± 213 || 1-Aug ± 8 days OFM – 2nd flight ending || 2044* ± 233* || 1545 ± 195 || 31-Jul ± 7 days *Base temperature for OFM 45F Resources  NOAA Storm Prediction Center & Severe Weather  https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/250703_rpts.html  https://www.weather.gov/  Sunburn  Pest Monitoring Networks NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network  Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu   Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar  Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.  Weather  Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks) NEWA and Pest Forecasting NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions  NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts  Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests  Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:  Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices

    45 min
  2. 07/22/2025

    22 July 2025

    Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference) Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 7/21 Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F || Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 2258 || 1549 Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 2534 || 1764 Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 2321 || 1604 Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 2046 || 1367 Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 2137 || 1448 Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 2025 || 1357 Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 2209 || 1518 Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Sizing || 2134 || 1445 *all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E    -------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Pest Events Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days Apple Maggot Traps Set Out (in orchard) || 1-Jul ERM Sample – 5.0 mites/leaf || 1-Jul Comstock mealybug tape traps set out || July 1 (ENY), July 15 (WNY) OFM – 2nd flight starting || 1180* ± 136* || 856 ± 106 || 29-Jun ± 5 days OBLR Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 10-Jul ± 5 days STLM Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 9-Jul ± 7 days RBLR – 2nd flight starting || 1367 ± 105 || 866 ± 135 || 29-Jun ± 6 days AM – 1st catch || 1509 ± 285 || 973 ± 206 || 4-Jul ± 12 days Lesser peachtree borer – peak catch || 1234 ± 470 || 785 ± 338 || 25-Jun ± 19 days STLM – 2nd flight peak || 1563 ± 207 || 1011 ± 163 || 6-Jul ± 8 days Codling moth – 1st flight ending || 1557 ± 262 || 1011 ± 187 || 6-Jul ± 12 days Peachtree borer – peak catch || 1579 ± 465 || 1036 ± 353 || 7-Jul ± 19 days Lesser appleworm – 2nd flight starting || 1768 ± 339 || 1165 ± 240 || 14-Jul ± 12 days OFM – 2nd flight peak || 1450* ± 147* || 1115 ± 190 || 11-Jul ± 9 days American plum borer – 2nd flight starting || 1850 ± 290 || 1231 ± 203 || 16-Jul ± 11 days RBLR – 2nd flight peak || 1721 ± 232 || 1129 ± 176 || 13-Jul ± 7 days San Jose scale – 2nd flight starting || 1804 ± 170 || y1199 ± 136 || 15-Jul ± 8 days Codling moth – 2nd flight starting || 1887 ± 313 || 1251 ± 223 || 20-Jul ± 13 days Dogwood borer – peak catch || 1611 ± 226 || 1040 ± 172 || 8-Jul ± 10 days STLM – 2nd flight ending || 2167 ± 177 || 1466 ± 151 || 28 Jul ± 8 days American plum borer – 2nd flight peak || 2290 ± 285 || 1564 ± 213 || 1-Aug ± 8 days OFM – 2nd flight ending || 2044* ± 233* || 1545 ± 195 || 31-Jul ± 7 days *Base temperature for OFM 45F Resources  NOAA Storm Prediction Center & Severe Weather  https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/250703_rpts.html  https://www.weather.gov/  Sunburn  Pest Monitoring Networks NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network  Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu   Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar  Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.  Weather  Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks) NEWA and Pest Forecasting NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions  NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts  Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests  Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:  Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices

    55 min
  3. 07/15/2025

    15 July 2025

    Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumumulation (from Table 7.1.4 in the Tree Fruit Guidelines) Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 7/14 Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||  Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 2056 || 1396 Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 2300 || 1579 Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 2095 || 1427 Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 1849 || 1220 Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1938 || 1299 Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1836 || 1217 Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 2012 || 1370 Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Sizing || 1935 || 1294 *all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E     Upcoming Pest Events Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days ----------------------------------------------------------------- Apple Maggot Traps Set Out (in orchard) || 1-Jul ERM Sample – 5.0 mites/leaf || 1-Jul Comstock mealybug tape traps set out || July 1 (ENY), July 15 (WNY) OFM – 2nd flight starting || 1180* ± 136* || 856 ± 106 || 29-Jun ± 5 days OBLR Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 10-Jul ± 5 days STLM Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 9-Jul ± 7 days RBLR – 2nd flight starting || 1367 ± 105 || 866 ± 135 || 29-Jun ± 6 days AM – 1st catch || 1509 ± 285 || 973 ± 206 || 4-Jul ± 12 days Lesser peachtree borer – peak catch || 1234 ± 470 || 785 ± 338 || 25-Jun ± 19 days STLM – 2nd flight peak || 1563 ± 207 || 1011 ± 163 || 6-Jul ± 8 days Codling moth – 1st flight ending || 1557 ± 262 || 1011 ± 187 || 6-Jul ± 12 days Peachtree borer – peak catch || 1579 ± 465 || 1036 ± 353 || 7-Jul ± 19 days Lesser appleworm – 2nd flight starting || 1768 ± 339 || 1165 ± 240 || 14-Jul ± 12 days OFM – 2nd flight peak || 1450* ± 147* || 1115 ± 190 || 11-Jul ± 9 days American plum borer – 2nd flight starting || 1850 ± 290 || 1231 ± 203 || 16-Jul ± 11 days RBLR – 2nd flight peak || 1721 ± 232 || 1129 ± 176 || 13-Jul ± 7 days San Jose scale – 2nd flight starting || 1804 ± 170 || 1199 ± 136 || 15-Jul ± 8 days Codling moth – 2nd flight starting || 1887 ± 313 || 1251 ± 223 || 20-Jul ± 13 days Dogwood borer – peak catch || 1611 ± 226 || 1040 ± 172 || 8-Jul ± 10 days STLM – 2nd flight ending || 2167 ± 177 || 1466 ± 151 || 28 Jul ± 8 days American plum borer – 2nd flight peak || 2290 ± 285 || 1564 ± 213 || 1-Aug ± 8 days OFM – 2nd flight ending || 2044* ± 233* || 1545 ± 195 || 31-Jul ± 7 days *Base temperature for OFM 45F ----------------------------------------------------------------- Resources  SWD Salt Float https://fruit.cornell.edu/spottedwing/management/ https://swdmanagement.org/research-protocols/ NOAA Storm Prediction Center & Severe Weather  https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/250703_rpts.html  https://www.weather.gov/  Sunburn  Pest Monitoring Networks NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network  Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu   Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar  Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.  Weather  Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks) NEWA and Pest Forecasting NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions  NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts  Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests  Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:  Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices

    28 min
  4. 07/08/2025

    8 July 2025

    Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation (from Table 7.1.4 in the Tree Fruit Guidelines) Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 7/7 Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||  Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 1823 || 1212 Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 2049 || 1377 Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 1845 || 1226 Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 1633 || 1053 Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1711 || 1121 Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1608 || 1038 Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1775 || 1182 Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Sizing || 1700 || 1108 *all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E    _____________________________________________________ Upcoming Pest Events Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days --- Apple Maggot Traps Set Out (in orchard) || 1-Jul ERM Sample – 5.0 mites/leaf || 1-Jul Comstock mealybug tape traps set out || July 1 (ENY), July 15 (WNY) OFM – 2nd flight starting || 1180* ± 136* || 856 ± 106 || 29-Jun ± 5 days OBLR Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 10-Jul ± 5 days STLM Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 9-Jul ± 7 days RBLR – 2nd flight starting || 1367 ± 105 || 866 ± 135 || 29-Jun ± 6 days AM – 1st catch || 1509 ± 285 || 973 ± 206 || 4-Jul ± 12 days Lesser peachtree borer – peak catch || 1234 ± 470 || 785 ± 338 || 25-Jun ± 19 days STLM – 2nd flight peak || 1563 ± 207 || 1011 ± 163 || 6-Jul ± 8 days Codling moth – 1st flight ending || 1557 ± 262 || 1011 ± 187 || 6-Jul ± 12 days Peachtree borer – peak catch || 1579 ± 465 || 1036 ± 353 || 7-Jul ± 19 days Lesser appleworm – 2nd flight starting || 1768 ± 339 || 1165 ± 240 || 14-Jul ± 12 days OFM – 2nd flight peak || 1450* ± 147* || 1115 ± 190 || 11-Jul ± 9 days American plum borer – 2nd flight starting || 1850 ± 290 || 1231 ± 203 || 16-Jul ± 11 days RBLR – 2nd flight peak || 1721 ± 232 || 1129 ± 176 || 13-Jul ± 7 days San Jose scale – 2nd flight starting || 1804 ± 170 || 1199 ± 136 || 15-Jul ± 8 days Codling moth – 2nd flight starting || 1887 ± 313 || 1251 ± 223 || 20-Jul ± 13 days Dogwood borer – peak catch || 1611 ± 226 || 1040 ± 172 || 8-Jul ± 10 days STLM – 2nd flight ending || 2167 ± 177 || 1466 ± 151 || 28 Jul ± 8 days American plum borer – 2nd flight peak || 2290 ± 285 || 1564 ± 213 || 1-Aug ± 8 days OFM – 2nd flight ending || 2044* ± 233* || 1545 ± 195 || 31-Jul ± 7 days *Base temperature for OFM 45F ___________________________________________________________ Resources  NOAA Storm Prediction Center & Severe Weather  https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/250703_rpts.html  https://www.weather.gov/  Sunburn  Pest Monitoring Networks NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network  Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu   Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar  Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.  Weather  Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks) NEWA and Pest Forecasting NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions  NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts  Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests  Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:  Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices

    41 min
  5. 07/01/2025

    1 July 2025

    Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumumulation (from Table 7.1.4 in the Tree Fruit Guidelines) Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/30 Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||  Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 1593 || 1031 Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 1821 || 1198 Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 1620 || 1050 Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 1425 || 894 Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1498 || 957 Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1385 || 864 Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1546 || 1002 Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Sizing || 1469 || 926 *all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E    _____________________________________________________ Upcoming Pest Events Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days --- Apple Maggot Traps Set Out (in orchard) || 1-Jul ERM Sample – 5.0 mites/leaf || 1-Jul Comstock mealybug tape traps set out || July 1 (ENY), July 15 (WNY) OFM – 2nd flight starting || 1180* ± 136* || 856 ± 106 || 29-Jun ± 5 days OBLR Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 10-Jul ± 5 days STLM Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 9-Jul ± 7 days RBLR – 2nd flight starting || 1367 ± 105 || 866 ± 135 || 29-Jun ± 6 days AM – 1st catch || 1509 ± 285 || 973 ± 206 || 4-Jul ± 12 days Lesser peachtree borer – peak catch || 1234 ± 470 || 785 ± 338 || 25-Jun ± 19 days STLM – 2nd flight peak || 1563 ± 207 || 1011 ± 163 || 6-Jul ± 8 days Codling moth – 1st flight ending || 1557 ± 262 || 1011 ± 187 || 6-Jul ± 12 days Peachtree borer – peak catch || 1579 ± 465 || 1036 ± 353 || 7-Jul ± 19 days Lesser appleworm – 2nd flight starting || 1768 ± 339 || 1165 ± 240 || 14-Jul ± 12 days OFM – 2nd flight peak || 1450* ± 147* || 1115 ± 190 || 11-Jul ± 9 days American plum borer – 2nd flight starting || 1850 ± 290 || 1231 ± 203 || 16-Jul ± 11 days RBLR – 2nd flight peak || 1721 ± 232 || 1129 ± 176 || 13-Jul ± 7 days San Jose scale – 2nd flight starting || 1804 ± 170 || 1199 ± 136 || 15-Jul ± 8 days Codling moth – 2nd flight starting || 1887 ± 313 || 1251 ± 223 || 20-Jul ± 13 days Dogwood borer – peak catch || 1611 ± 226 || 1040 ± 172 || 8-Jul ± 10 days STLM – 2nd flight ending || 2167 ± 177 || 1466 ± 151 || 28 Jul ± 8 days American plum borer – 2nd flight peak || 2290 ± 285 || 1564 ± 213 || 1-Aug ± 8 days OFM – 2nd flight ending || 2044* ± 233* || 1545 ± 195 || 31-Jul ± 7 days *Base temperature for OFM 45F _______________________________________________________ Resources  Sunburn  Pest Monitoring Networks NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network  Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu   Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar  Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.  Weather  Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks) NEWA and Pest Forecasting NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions  NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts  Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests  Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:  Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices

    35 min
  6. 06/24/2025

    24 June 2025

    Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/16 Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||  Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 1378 || 865 Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 1594 || 1021 Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 1404 || 883 Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 1234 || 752 Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1288 || 795 Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1182 || 790 Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1329 || 834 Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Sizing || 1253 || 760 *all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E __________________________________________________________    Upcoming Pest Events Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date ERM Sample – 2.5 mites/leaf || 1-Jun OBLR traps set out || 1-Jun Black stem borer – 1st flight peak || 681 ± 170 || 383 ± 122 || 1-Jun ± 9 days RBLR – 1st flight ending || 753 ± 140 || 448 ± 105 || 2-Jun ± 8 days American plum borer – 1st flight peak || 784 ± 183 || 457 ± 128 || 3-Jun ± 9 days Codling moth – 1st flight peak || 768 ± 206 || 442 ± 134 || 3-Jun ± 12 days STLM – 1st flight ending || 813 ± 128 || 475 ± 94 || 5-Jun ± 9 days OBLR – 1st adult catch || 884 ± 90 || 523 ± 62 || 9-Jun ± 6 days OFM – 1st flight ending || 825* ± 126* || 576 ± 97 || 12-Jun ± 8 days Peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 1032 ± 266 || 619 ± 182 || 15-Jun ± 11 days San Jose scale – 1st flight ending || 1039 ± 182 || 632 ± 125 || 16-Jun ± 8 days Black stem borer – 1st flight ending || 1056 ± 198 || 636 ± 154 || 19-Jun ± 9 days STLM – 2nd gen. 1st adult catch || 1063 ± 91 || 648 ± 74 || 16-Jun ± 6 days San Jose scale – 1st crawlers observed || 1124 ± 91 || 688 ± 69 || 19-Jun ± 8 days Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days *Base temperature for OFM 45F ____________________________________________________________ Resources  Sunburn  NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network  Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu   Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar  Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.  Thinning recap Capital Region Virtual Petal Fall Recording Weather  Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks) NEWA and Pest Forecasting NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions  NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts  Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests  Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:  Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices

    43 min
  7. 06/17/2025

    17 June 2025

    Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)  Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/16 Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F || Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 1144 || 680 Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 1370 || 846 Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 1191 || 720 Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 1024 || 590 Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1068 || 625 Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 959 || 536 Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1099 || 653 Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Sizing || 1025 || 580 *all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E   Upcoming Pest Events Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date —--------------------------------------------------------------- ERM Sample – 2.5 mites/leaf || 1-Jun OBLR traps set out || 1-Jun Black stem borer – 1st flight peak || 681 ± 170 || 383 ± 122 || 1-Jun ± 9 days RBLR – 1st flight ending || 753 ± 140 || 448 ± 105 || 2-Jun ± 8 days American plum borer – 1st flight peak || 784 ± 183 || 457 ± 128 || 3-Jun ± 9 days Codling moth – 1st flight peak || 768 ± 206 || 442 ± 134 || 3-Jun ± 12 days STLM – 1st flight ending || 813 ± 128 || 475 ± 94 || 5-Jun ± 9 days OBLR – 1st adult catch || 884 ± 90 || 523 ± 62 || 9-Jun ± 6 days OFM – 1st flight ending || 825* ± 126* || 576 ± 97 || 12-Jun ± 8 days Peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 1032 ± 266 || 619 ± 182 || 15-Jun ± 11 days San Jose scale – 1st flight ending || 1039 ± 182 || 632 ± 125 || 16-Jun ± 8 days Black stem borer – 1st flight ending || 1056 ± 198 || 636 ± 154 || 19-Jun ± 9 days STLM – 2nd gen. 1st adult catch || 1063 ± 91 || 648 ± 74 || 16-Jun ± 6 days San Jose scale – 1st crawlers observed || 1124 ± 91 || 688 ± 69 || 19-Jun ± 8 days Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days   *Base temperature for OFM 45F  RESOURCES NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network Capital Region Virtual Petal Fall Recording Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting. Weather Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks) NEWA and Pest Forecasting NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:  Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices

    39 min

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We release weekly episodes relevant to apple growers for twenty weeks from Late March to Mid August. Dr. Monique Rivera covers entomology pest management topics. Dr. Kerik Cox covers disease forecasting and apple pathology. Dr. Anna Wallis presents a weekly "state of the state" update including degree days, phenology, and insect pest captures. Hosts: Monique Rivera, Kerik Cox, Anna Wallis Post-Production: Monique Rivera, Kelsey Tobin Executive Producer: Monique Rivera Graphic Design: Iron Design Music: Sebastian Robertson