Cucurbit downy mildew was recently detected on cucumbers in Michigan. The pathogen has also been detected in spore traps in multiple locations across the state.
Cucurbit disease and pest reports
Cucurbit crop diseases and pests are reported in newsletters and forecasting sites by crop producers, Extension Agents, and Plant Pathologists from many regions in the United States.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew updates July 10, 2023 | ipmPIPE
Early reports of Downy mildew in squash
There are early reports of powdery mildew in squash in the Great Lakes region. This disease usually appears in late-July. Downy mildew on cucumbers is present in multiple growing areas.
Downy mildew reported on cucurbits in Michigan
All Michigan cucumber and melon growers should employ effective downy mildew fungicides immediately.
Cucumber downy mildew identified in Ontario
Cucurbit downy mildew has been identified in a cucumber field in Kent County. Disease presence is very low with less than one percent of the plants exhibiting lesions at this time.
Ontario Cucurbit Update | June 26, 2024
Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed in Norfolk County. This is the first report in Ontario for 2024.
Downy Mildew detected in Michigan
South Carolina Field Update | June 17, 2024
Watermelons are just starting to be harvested and the quality is good. Extension Agents are seeing some diseases in melons and squash, particularly gummy stem blight. Anthracnose is starting to cause a few problems for growers.