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Field Scouting Guide for Phytophthora
South Carolina Grower Update | September 21, 2023
South Carolina Extension Update – 9/20/2023
In the South Carolina Midlands, Fall squash has produced exceptionally well, with the biggest issue being mosaic virus.
South Carolina Grower Update | Sept. 18, 2023
Extension Agents report on SC Cucurbits:
Mosaic virus on fall squash
Phytophthora is very active in many fall watermelon crops.
Gummy stem blight is also evident in many crops.
Fall squash have produced exceptionally well with the biggest issue being mosaic virus.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew updates Sept. 18, 2023 | ipmPIPE
Cucumber downy mildew on cucumber was reported in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts between August 25 and September 12, 2023. CDM was reported on squash in N.C.
Whitefly management in Melons | Fall 2023
In September 2023, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Integrated Pest Management specialists published a list of pesticides and the relative efficacy index of each product on adult and nymph whiteflys.
