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Current status of McIntosh and apple pests at Berrien Springs, 2024 (Report issued 4/19/2024 7:57)

Biofix dates



Apple crop stages (McIntosh)

Last stageFull Bloom on 4/19
Next stagePetal Fall expected in 47 DD
Harvest estimatesMcIntosh: 8/31; Jonathan: 9/17; Red Delicious: 9/23
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Insect pest predictions

InsectLast StageNext StageSelected
Biofix
DD since biofixDD Base
Apple maggotNo development observed
Emergence of adult fly
expected in 800DD
--Current (4/19): 155.5
Forecast (4/25): 168.9
50
Codling mothNo development observed
Watch for biofix (first sustained catch)
----50
Obliquebanded leafrollerNo development observed
Watch for biofix (first sustained catch)
----42
Oriental fruit mothFirst eggs laid
4/17
Start of peak adult emergence
expected in 71DD
4/13Current (4/19): 87.9
Forecast (4/25): 115.8
45