Tag: management
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Spots on Harvested Potato Tubers Might Be Enlarged Lenticels
From Clemson Plant Pathologist Tony Keinath and Clemson Postharvest Physiologist Karin Albornoz In the past 2 weeks, two agents reported enlarged lenticels on potato tubers harvested from wet soil. This disorder (or abiotic plant problem problem) is most noticeable on red-skinned potatoes when the surface is wet. Enlarged lenticels are not a disease problem, but…
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The Pesky Caterpillar Pests of Cucurbit Crops: Part 2
From Extension Vegetable Entomologist Tom Bilbo Last week, we covered identification and management strategies for the squash vine borer, the first of three common cucurbit caterpillar pests. This week, we will discuss the other two. Melonworm (Diaphania hyalinata) and Pickleworm (D. nitidalis) These closely related insects are tropical species that are only known to overwinter…
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The Pesky Caterpillar Pests of Cucurbit Crops: Part 1
From Extension Vegetable Entomologist Tom Bilbo There are three common caterpillar pests that plague growers of cucurbits in South Carolina and elsewhere throughout the Southeast: the squash vine borer (SVB), the pickleworm, and the melonworm. All three are specialist herbivores of cucurbits, which means they (the caterpillar stage) only feed on cucurbits and are specially…
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