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Current status of McIntosh and apple pests at Stephenson, 2024 (Report issued 4/26/2024 10:57)

Biofix dates



Temperature and degree day data estimated for: 1/4; 1/13 - 1/17; 1/19 - 1/20; 1/28; 2/2 - 2/3; 2/11; 2/13; 2/15 - 2/16; 2/18 - 2/23; 2/25; 2/28 - 2/29; 3/5; 3/10; 3/20; 3/28

Apple crop stages (McIntosh)

Last stage1/2" Green on 4/22
Next stageTight Cluster expected on 4/27
Harvest estimatesAvailable 41 days after full bloom

Insect pest predictions

InsectLast StageNext StageSelected
Biofix
DD since biofixDD Base
Apple maggotNo development observed
Emergence of adult fly
expected in 874DD
--Current (4/26): 81.3
Forecast (5/2): 120
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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 mothNo development observed
Biofix (first adult emergence)
expected on 4/29
4/29Current (4/26):
Forecast (5/2): 43.9
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