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Current status of McIntosh and apple pests at Sparta, 2024 (Report issued 4/25/2024 16:53)

Biofix dates



Apple crop stages (McIntosh)

Last stageOpen Cluster on 4/16
Next stagePink expected on 4/27
Harvest estimatesMcIntosh: 9/7; Jonathan: 9/14; Red Delicious: 9/20
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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 837DD
--Current (4/25): 118.9
Forecast (5/1): 187.6
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Codling mothNo development observed
Watch for biofix (first sustained catch)
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Obliquebanded leafrollerNo development observed
Watch for biofix (first sustained catch)
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Oriental fruit mothBiofix (first adult emergence)
4/17
First eggs laid
expected on 4/28
4/17Current (4/25): 40.4
Forecast (5/1): 136.7
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