Fumigation is the process of releasing fumigants to suffocate and kill certain pests within the soil. These include soil-borne pests, weeds and nematodes.
Florida watermelons
South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline
South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline scouting report for November 22, 2022 including updates on Whiteflies, Aphids, Viruses,
Gummy Stem Blight, and Oomycete Diseases.
South Florida Pest and Disease news
The South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline is a newsletter published by Florida Extension Agents. In October, the newsletter reported on crop damage caused by Hurricane Ian, whitefly observations on watermelons, Cucurbit leaf crumple virus in watermelons, and reports of gummy stem blight on watermelon in Southwest Florida.
Watermelon Crop News | June 2022
North Florida producers have a finite harvest window following the production from the southern part of the state and preceding South Georgia production.
Management of Gummy Stem Blight
UF/IFAS Extension confirmed this week that gummy stem blight disease is beginning to become a problem for Florida watermelons. Gummy stem blight causes lesions on leaves and stems and leads to defoliation. The disease favors warm, wet conditions.
Preventative sprays for rindworms in watermelon
Disease update for Florida watermelons
UF/IFAS Extension reports on disease priorities for Florida cucurbit growers. Management of Downy mildew, gummy stem blight, and powdery mildew management on watermelon and cantalope.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew epidemic updates April 2022 | ipmPIPE
First reports of Cucurbit Downy Mildew in the U.S. in 2022 were reported in Florida in the end of April.
