Month: April 2026
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South Carolina Field Update (April 6, 2025): Crops Look Good So Long As the Irrigation is Running
Despite the forecast for a stormy Easter, most of the state remains dry after receiving very little rain. Strawberry picking is wide open in the Lowcountry and Midlands and is beginning in the Upstate. Disease remains low, though some dry-weather-related insect and mite problems are emerging. Key Takeaways for Growers This Week The latest episode…
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Question of the Week – Leopard Moth
What type of moth is this? This is a leopard moth (F: Erebidae). The leopard moth is one of the most widely distributed moth species. The adults are active for only a few days, with the sole aim of reproducing. Pink-orange eggs are laid on the bark of deciduous shrubs and trees, including pears and…
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Spray Coverage and Spider Mite Management
By Tom Bilbo, Extension Entomologist Scouting for spider mites in strawberries will be especially important in the coming weeks as warm, dry weather continues in the lowcountry. The possible rain in the midlands and upstate may help buffer against surging spider mite numbers. Some growers may find themselves needing to spray a miticide. This post…
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