Source: NCSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 9/10/19


Brown marmorated stink bug remains the only insect of concern on apples at this time. However, populations continue to increase in all areas; the overall average bugs per trap in apple orchards in the mountains increased from 6.2 last week to 11.4 this week, and in the piedmont from 6.6 to 13.1. Late cultivar apples, especially Granny Smith and Pink Ladies, remain susceptible to injury. If looking to minimize BMSB damage to these crops, an insecticide application may still be necessary. BMSB populations are expected to remain high for at least a couple more weeks.

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