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Seasonal history of McIntosh and apple pests at Benton Harbor (SWMREC), 2024 (Report issued 4/26/2024 2:20)

Biofix dates



Temperature and degree day data estimated for: 4/16; 4/25
DateDD42 since 1/1Apple Crop Stage (McIntosh) Insect Stages
3/3100.7Dormant
3/5131.11st Green
3/14195.31/4" Green
3/25214.61/2" Green
4/1244.4Tight Cluster
4/9289.9Open Cluster
4/13328.3Oriental fruit moth: Biofix (first adult emergence)
4/15372.1Pink
4/17412.2King BloomOriental fruit moth: First eggs laid
4/18422.5Full Bloom
4/28524.2Petal FallCodling moth: Biofix (first sustained catch)
Oriental fruit moth: Start of peak adult emergence