Source: MORNING AG CLIPS, 8/2/17


The primary insect of concern at this time, and probably for the remainder of the season, is brown marmorated stink bug. Except for high elevation orchards (>2500 ft), first generation adult emergence has begun. Adult emergence began in piedmont locations in mid July, and in Henderson County just this week. Numbers of bugs can be expected to continue to increase over the next month. Based on damage assessments last year, cultivars of greatest concern (in order of attractiveness) appear to be Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty and Red Delicious. Minimal damage has been observed on Ginger...

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