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We release weekly episodes relevant to apple growers for twenty weeks from Late March to Mid August. Dr. Monique Rivera covers entomology pest management topics. Dr. Kerik Cox covers disease forecasting and apple pathology. Dr. Anna Wallis presents a weekly "state of the state" update including degree days, phenology, and insect pest captures. Hosts: Monique Rivera, Kerik Cox, Anna Wallis Post-Production: Monique Rivera, Kelsey Tobin Executive Producer: Monique Rivera Graphic Design: Iron Design Music: Sebastian Robertson
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Season 4 Finale - 2026 Season Recap with Vaughn Gingerich
2026/08/10
Thank you for tuning in to the fourth season of Scaffolds!
4 August 2026 - Season & Fruit Field Day Review, Final Info on Scab & Fire Blight
2026/08/04
State of the state Show notes
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 8/3
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 43 Forecast @ 8/9 ||
Geneva (AgriTech Crittenden) || 2683 || 2878
Highland (HVRL) || 2892 || 3089
Clifton Park || 2664 || 2854
Peru (Forrence) || 2365 || 2570
Medina (Roberts) - Inland || 2546 || 2734
Appleton North - Lake || 2360 || 2541
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || 2583 || 2774
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || 2540 || 2724
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events (Reference: Table 7.1.4 Tree Fruit Guidelines)
—
Apple Maggot Traps Set Out (in orchard) || 1-Jul
ERM Sample – 5.0 mites/leaf || 1-Jul
Comstock mealybug tape traps set out || July 1 (ENY), July 15 (WNY)
OFM – 2nd flight starting || 1180* ± 136* || 856 ± 106 || 29-Jun ± 5 days
OBLR Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 10-Jul ± 5 days
STLM Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 9-Jul ± 7 days
RBLR – 2nd flight starting || 1367 ± 105 || 866 ± 135 || 29-Jun ± 6 days
AM – 1st catch || 1509 ± 285 || 973 ± 206 || 4-Jul ± 12 days
Lesser peachtree borer – peak catch || 1234 ± 470 || 785 ± 338 || 25-Jun ± 19 days
STLM – 2nd flight peak || 1563 ± 207 || 1011 ± 163 || 6-Jul ± 8 days
Codling moth – 1st flight ending || 1557 ± 262 || 1011 ± 187 || 6-Jul ± 12 days
Peachtree borer – peak catch || 1579 ± 465 || 1036 ± 353 || 7-Jul ± 19 days
Lesser appleworm – 2nd flight starting || 1768 ± 339 || 1165 ± 240 || 14-Jul ± 12 days
OFM – 2nd flight peak || 1450* ± 147* || 1115 ± 190 || 11-Jul ± 9 days
American plum borer – 2nd flight starting || 1850 ± 290 || 1231 ± 203 || 16-Jul ± 11 days
RBLR – 2nd flight peak || 1721 ± 232 || 1129 ± 176 || 13-Jul ± 7 days
San Jose scale – 2nd flight starting || 1804 ± 170 || 1199 ± 136 || 15-Jul ± 8 days
Codling moth – 2nd flight starting || 1887 ± 313 || 1251 ± 223 || 20-Jul ± 13 days
Dogwood borer – peak catch || 1611 ± 226 || 1040 ± 172 || 8-Jul ± 10 days
STLM – 2nd flight ending || 2167 ± 177 || 1466 ± 151 || 28 Jul ± 8 days
American plum borer – 2nd flight peak || 2290 ± 285 || 1564 ± 213 || 1-Aug ± 8 days
OFM – 2nd flight ending || 2044* ± 233* || 1545 ± 195 || 31-Jul ± 7 days
Monitoring Network Blog Sites
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network Blog
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network Bloghttps://blogs.cornell.edu/berrypests/
Scouting and Monitoring Resources
Video: Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations), https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the Cornell IPM YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions and Table of Contents. https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications
https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts
28 July 2026 - Discussing Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Summer Fruit Rot Concerns
2026/07/28
State of the state Show notes
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 7/27
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 43 Forecast @ 8/2 ||
Geneva (AgriTech Crittenden) || 2485 || 2652
Highland (HVRL) || 2683 || 2853
Clifton Park || 2458 || 2630
Peru (Forrence) || 2163 || 2344
Medina (Roberts) - Inland || 2346 || 2516
Appleton North - Lake || 2162 || 2338
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || 2383 || 2551
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || 2331 || 2500
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events (Reference: Table 7.1.4 Tree Fruit Guidelines)
—
Apple Maggot Traps Set Out (in orchard) || 1-Jul
ERM Sample – 5.0 mites/leaf || 1-Jul
Comstock mealybug tape traps set out || July 1 (ENY), July 15 (WNY)
OFM – 2nd flight starting || 1180* ± 136* || 856 ± 106 || 29-Jun ± 5 days
OBLR Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 10-Jul ± 5 days
STLM Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 9-Jul ± 7 days
RBLR – 2nd flight starting || 1367 ± 105 || 866 ± 135 || 29-Jun ± 6 days
AM – 1st catch || 1509 ± 285 || 973 ± 206 || 4-Jul ± 12 days
Lesser peachtree borer – peak catch || 1234 ± 470 || 785 ± 338 || 25-Jun ± 19 days
STLM – 2nd flight peak || 1563 ± 207 || 1011 ± 163 || 6-Jul ± 8 days
Codling moth – 1st flight ending || 1557 ± 262 || 1011 ± 187 || 6-Jul ± 12 days
Peachtree borer – peak catch || 1579 ± 465 || 1036 ± 353 || 7-Jul ± 19 days
Lesser appleworm – 2nd flight starting || 1768 ± 339 || 1165 ± 240 || 14-Jul ± 12 days
OFM – 2nd flight peak || 1450* ± 147* || 1115 ± 190 || 11-Jul ± 9 days
American plum borer – 2nd flight starting || 1850 ± 290 || 1231 ± 203 || 16-Jul ± 11 days
RBLR – 2nd flight peak || 1721 ± 232 || 1129 ± 176 || 13-Jul ± 7 days
San Jose scale – 2nd flight starting || 1804 ± 170 || 1199 ± 136 || 15-Jul ± 8 days
Codling moth – 2nd flight starting || 1887 ± 313 || 1251 ± 223 || 20-Jul ± 13 days
Dogwood borer – peak catch || 1611 ± 226 || 1040 ± 172 || 8-Jul ± 10 days
STLM – 2nd flight ending || 2167 ± 177 || 1466 ± 151 || 28 Jul ± 8 days
American plum borer – 2nd flight peak || 2290 ± 285 || 1564 ± 213 || 1-Aug ± 8 days
OFM – 2nd flight ending || 2044* ± 233* || 1545 ± 195 || 31-Jul ± 7 days
Harvest Predictions
Blanpied and Silsby Model: https://ecommons.cornell.edu/entities/publication/7fc250a3-66c1-4ff8-adf0-f5f569fa1794
Monitoring Network Blog Sites
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network Blog
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network Bloghttps://blogs.cornell.edu/berrypests/
Scouting and Monitoring Resources
Video: Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations), https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the Cornell IPM YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions and Table of Contents. https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications
https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts
21 July 2026 - Discussing Apple Maggot, Fungicides & Tree Canker
2026/07/21
State of the State
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 7/20
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 43 Forecast @ 7/26 ||
Geneva (AgriTech Crittenden) || 2298 || 2460
Highland (HVRL) || 2488 || 2653
Clifton Park || 2268 || 2430
Peru (Forrence) || 1980 || 2154
Medina (Roberts) - Inland || 2168 || 2333
Appleton North - Lake || 1986 || 2162
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || 2205 || 2367
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || 2135 || 2304
Upcoming Pest Events (Reference: Table 7.1.4 Tree Fruit Guidelines)
—
Apple Maggot Traps Set Out (in orchard) || 1-Jul
ERM Sample – 5.0 mites/leaf || 1-Jul
Comstock mealybug tape traps set out || July 1 (ENY), July 15 (WNY)
OFM – 2nd flight starting || 1180* ± 136* || 856 ± 106 || 29-Jun ± 5 days
OBLR Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 10-Jul ± 5 days
STLM Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 9-Jul ± 7 days
RBLR – 2nd flight starting || 1367 ± 105 || 866 ± 135 || 29-Jun ± 6 days
AM – 1st catch || 1509 ± 285 || 973 ± 206 || 4-Jul ± 12 days
Lesser peachtree borer – peak catch || 1234 ± 470 || 785 ± 338 || 25-Jun ± 19 days
STLM – 2nd flight peak || 1563 ± 207 || 1011 ± 163 || 6-Jul ± 8 days
Codling moth – 1st flight ending || 1557 ± 262 || 1011 ± 187 || 6-Jul ± 12 days
Peachtree borer – peak catch || 1579 ± 465 || 1036 ± 353 || 7-Jul ± 19 days
Lesser appleworm – 2nd flight starting || 1768 ± 339 || 1165 ± 240 || 14-Jul ± 12 days
OFM – 2nd flight peak || 1450* ± 147* || 1115 ± 190 || 11-Jul ± 9 days
American plum borer – 2nd flight starting || 1850 ± 290 || 1231 ± 203 || 16-Jul ± 11 days
RBLR – 2nd flight peak || 1721 ± 232 || 1129 ± 176 || 13-Jul ± 7 days
San Jose scale – 2nd flight starting || 1804 ± 170 || 1199 ± 136 || 15-Jul ± 8 days
Codling moth – 2nd flight starting || 1887 ± 313 || 1251 ± 223 || 20-Jul ± 13 days
Dogwood borer – peak catch || 1611 ± 226 || 1040 ± 172 || 8-Jul ± 10 days
STLM – 2nd flight ending || 2167 ± 177 || 1466 ± 151 || 28 Jul ± 8 days
American plum borer – 2nd flight peak || 2290 ± 285 || 1564 ± 213 || 1-Aug ± 8 days
OFM – 2nd flight ending || 2044* ± 233* || 1545 ± 195 || 31-Jul ± 7 days
Monitoring Network Blog Sites
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network Blog
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network Bloghttps://blogs.cornell.edu/berrypests/
Scouting and Monitoring Resources
Video: Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations), https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the Cornell IPM YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions and Table of Contents. https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications
https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts
14 July 2026 - Talking Pest Control with Eva Bangels of pcfruit, Blister Spot & Tree Decline
2026/07/14
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 7/13
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 43 Forecast Through 7/19 ||
Geneva (AgriTech Crittenden) || 2086 || 2288
Highland (HVRL) || 2273 || 2491
Clifton Park || 2059 || 2265
Peru (Forrence) || 1782 || 1973
Medina (Roberts) - Inland || 1966 || 2172
Appleton North - Lake || 1780 || 1994
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || 2004 || 2209
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || 1924 || 2123
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events (Reference: Table 7.1.4 Tree Fruit Guidelines)
—
Apple Maggot Traps Set Out (in orchard) || 1-Jul
ERM Sample – 5.0 mites/leaf || 1-Jul
Comstock mealybug tape traps set out || July 1 (ENY), July 15 (WNY)
OFM – 2nd flight starting || 1180* ± 136* || 856 ± 106 || 29-Jun ± 5 days
OBLR Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 10-Jul ± 5 days
STLM Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 9-Jul ± 7 days
RBLR – 2nd flight starting || 1367 ± 105 || 866 ± 135 || 29-Jun ± 6 days
AM – 1st catch || 1509 ± 285 || 973 ± 206 || 4-Jul ± 12 days
Lesser peachtree borer – peak catch || 1234 ± 470 || 785 ± 338 || 25-Jun ± 19 days
STLM – 2nd flight peak || 1563 ± 207 || 1011 ± 163 || 6-Jul ± 8 days
Codling moth – 1st flight ending || 1557 ± 262 || 1011 ± 187 || 6-Jul ± 12 days
Peachtree borer – peak catch || 1579 ± 465 || 1036 ± 353 || 7-Jul ± 19 days
Lesser appleworm – 2nd flight starting || 1768 ± 339 || 1165 ± 240 || 14-Jul ± 12 days
OFM – 2nd flight peak || 1450* ± 147* || 1115 ± 190 || 11-Jul ± 9 days
American plum borer – 2nd flight starting || 1850 ± 290 || 1231 ± 203 || 16-Jul ± 11 days
RBLR – 2nd flight peak || 1721 ± 232 || 1129 ± 176 || 13-Jul ± 7 days
San Jose scale – 2nd flight starting || 1804 ± 170 || 1199 ± 136 || 15-Jul ± 8 days
Codling moth – 2nd flight starting || 1887 ± 313 || 1251 ± 223 || 20-Jul ± 13 days
Dogwood borer – peak catch || 1611 ± 226 || 1040 ± 172 || 8-Jul ± 10 days
STLM – 2nd flight ending || 2167 ± 177 || 1466 ± 151 || 28 Jul ± 8 days
American plum borer – 2nd flight peak || 2290 ± 285 || 1564 ± 213 || 1-Aug ± 8 days
OFM – 2nd flight ending || 2044* ± 233* || 1545 ± 195 || 31-Jul ± 7 days
Monitoring Network Blog Sites
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network Blog
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network Bloghttps://blogs.cornell.edu/berrypests/
Scouting and Monitoring Resources
Video: Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations), https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the Cornell IPM YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions and Table of Contents. https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications
https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts
7 July 2026 - Pest Pressure Comparisons to Michigan with Dr. Julianna Wilson, Fire Blight & Necrotic Leaf Blotch in NY Orchards
2026/07/07
State of the State
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 7/6
Station || DD 43F || DD 43 Forecast Through 7/12 ||
Geneva (AgriTech Crittenden) || 1870 || 2060
Highland (HVRL) || 2058 || 2236
Clifton Park || 1844 || 2020
Peru (Forrence) || 1585 || 1777
Medina (Roberts) - Inland || 1758 || 1953
Appleton North - Lake || 1581 || 1778
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || 1794 || 1988
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || 1703 || 1888
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events (Reference: Table 7.1.4 Tree Fruit Guidelines)
—
Apple Maggot Traps Set Out (in orchard) || 1-Jul
ERM Sample – 5.0 mites/leaf || 1-Jul
Comstock mealybug tape traps set out || July 1 (ENY), July 15 (WNY)
OFM – 2nd flight starting || 1180* ± 136* || 856 ± 106 || 29-Jun ± 5 days
OBLR Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 10-Jul ± 5 days
STLM Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 9-Jul ± 7 days
RBLR – 2nd flight starting || 1367 ± 105 || 866 ± 135 || 29-Jun ± 6 days
AM – 1st catch || 1509 ± 285 || 973 ± 206 || 4-Jul ± 12 days
Lesser peachtree borer – peak catch || 1234 ± 470 || 785 ± 338 || 25-Jun ± 19 days
STLM – 2nd flight peak || 1563 ± 207 || 1011 ± 163 || 6-Jul ± 8 days
Codling moth – 1st flight ending || 1557 ± 262 || 1011 ± 187 || 6-Jul ± 12 days
Peachtree borer – peak catch || 1579 ± 465 || 1036 ± 353 || 7-Jul ± 19 days
Lesser appleworm – 2nd flight starting || 1768 ± 339 || 1165 ± 240 || 14-Jul ± 12 days
OFM – 2nd flight peak || 1450* ± 147* || 1115 ± 190 || 11-Jul ± 9 days
American plum borer – 2nd flight starting || 1850 ± 290 || 1231 ± 203 || 16-Jul ± 11 days
RBLR – 2nd flight peak || 1721 ± 232 || 1129 ± 176 || 13-Jul ± 7 days
San Jose scale – 2nd flight starting || 1804 ± 170 || 1199 ± 136 || 15-Jul ± 8 days
Codling moth – 2nd flight starting || 1887 ± 313 || 1251 ± 223 || 20-Jul ± 13 days
Dogwood borer – peak catch || 1611 ± 226 || 1040 ± 172 || 8-Jul ± 10 days
STLM – 2nd flight ending || 2167 ± 177 || 1466 ± 151 || 28 Jul ± 8 days
American plum borer – 2nd flight peak || 2290 ± 285 || 1564 ± 213 || 1-Aug ± 8 days
OFM – 2nd flight ending || 2044* ± 233* || 1545 ± 195 || 31-Jul ± 7 days
Monitoring Network Blog Sites
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network Blog
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network Bloghttps://blogs.cornell.edu/berrypests/
Scouting and Monitoring Resources
Video: Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations), https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the Cornell IPM YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions and Table of Contents. https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications
https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts
30 June 2026 - Remote Sensing in Orchards with Dr. Katie Gold, Summer Diseases & Cornell Fruit Field Day
2026/06/30
State of the State
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/29
Station || DD 43F || DD 43 Forecast Through 7/7 ||
Geneva (AgriTech Crittenden) || 1616 || 1848
Highland (HVRL) || 1799 || 2043
Clifton Park || 1602 || 1828
Peru (Forrence) || 1360 || 1593
Medina (Roberts) - Inland || 1512 || 1744
Appleton North - Lake || 1342 || 1562
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || 1546 || 1778
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || 1458 || 1673
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events (Reference: Table 7.1.4 Tree Fruit Guidelines)
ERM Sample – 2.5 mites/leaf || 1-Jun
OBLR traps set out || 1-Jun
Black stem borer – 1st flight peak || 681 ± 170 || 383 ± 122 || 1-Jun ± 9 days
RBLR – 1st flight ending || 753 ± 140 || 448 ± 105 || 2-Jun ± 8 days
American plum borer – 1st flight peak || 784 ± 183 || 457 ± 128 || 3-Jun ± 9 days
Codling moth – 1st flight peak || 768 ± 206 || 442 ± 134 || 3-Jun ± 12 days
STLM – 1st flight ending || 813 ± 128 || 475 ± 94 || 5-Jun ± 9 days
OBLR – 1st adult catch || 884 ± 90 || 523 ± 62 || 9-Jun ± 6 days
OFM – 1st flight ending || 825* ± 126* || 576 ± 97 || 12-Jun ± 8 days
Peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 1032 ± 266 || 619 ± 182 || 15-Jun ± 11 days
San Jose scale – 1st flight ending || 1039 ± 182 || 632 ± 125 || 16-Jun ± 8 days
Black stem borer – 1st flight ending || 1056 ± 198 || 636 ± 154 || 19-Jun ± 9 days
STLM – 2nd gen. 1st adult catch || 1063 ± 91 || 648 ± 74 || 16-Jun ± 6 days
San Jose scale – 1st crawlers observed || 1124 ± 91 || 688 ± 69 || 19-Jun ± 8 days
Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days
American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days
—
Apple Maggot Traps Set Out (in orchard) || 1-Jul
ERM Sample – 5.0 mites/leaf || 1-Jul
Comstock mealybug tape traps set out || July 1 (ENY), July 15 (WNY)
OFM – 2nd flight starting || 1180* ± 136* || 856 ± 106 || 29-Jun ± 5 days
OBLR Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 10-Jul ± 5 days
STLM Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 9-Jul ± 7 days
RBLR – 2nd flight starting || 1367 ± 105 || 866 ± 135 || 29-Jun ± 6 days
AM – 1st catch || 1509 ± 285 || 973 ± 206 || 4-Jul ± 12 days
Lesser peachtree borer – peak catch || 1234 ± 470 || 785 ± 338 || 25-Jun ± 19 days
STLM – 2nd flight peak || 1563 ± 207 || 1011 ± 163 || 6-Jul ± 8 days
Codling moth – 1st flight ending || 1557 ± 262 || 1011 ± 187 || 6-Jul ± 12 days
Peachtree borer – peak catch || 1579 ± 465 || 1036 ± 353 || 7-Jul ± 19 days
Lesser appleworm – 2nd flight starting || 1768 ± 339 || 1165 ± 240 || 14-Jul ± 12 days
OFM – 2nd flight peak || 1450* ± 147* || 1115 ± 190 || 11-Jul ± 9 days
American plum borer – 2nd flight starting || 1850 ± 290 || 1231 ± 203 || 16-Jul ± 11 days
RBLR – 2nd flight peak || 1721 ± 232 || 1129 ± 176 || 13-Jul ± 7 days
San Jose scale – 2nd flight starting || 1804 ± 170 || 1199 ± 136 || 15-Jul ± 8 days
Codling moth – 2nd flight starting || 1887 ± 313 || 1251 ± 223 || 20-Jul ± 13 days
Dogwood borer – peak catch || 1611 ± 226 || 1040 ± 172 || 8-Jul ± 10 days
STLM – 2nd flight ending || 2167 ± 177 || 1466 ± 151 || 28 Jul ± 8 days
American plum borer – 2nd flight peak || 2290 ± 285 || 1564 ± 213 || 1-Aug ± 8 days
OFM – 2nd flight ending || 2044* ± 233* || 1545 ± 195 || 31-Jul ± 7 days
Monitoring Network Blog Sites
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network Blog
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network Bloghttps://blogs.cornell.edu/berrypests/
Scouting and Monitoring Resources
Video: Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations), https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the Cornell IPM YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527
23 June 2026 - Woolly Apple Aphid Orchard Updates, Summer Diseases and Forecasts
2026/06/23
State of the State
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/22
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 43 Forecast Through 6/28 ||
Geneva (AgriTech Crittenden) || 1434 || 1587
Highland (HVRL) || 1603 || 1769
Clifton Park || 1411 || 1571
Peru (Forrence) || 1181 || 1351
Medina (Roberts) - Inland || 1342 || 1492
Appleton North - Lake || 1181 || 1347
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || 1378 || 1529
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || 1294 || 1438
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events (Reference: Table 7.1.4 Tree Fruit Guidelines)
ERM Sample – 2.5 mites/leaf || 1-Jun
OBLR traps set out || 1-Jun
Black stem borer – 1st flight peak || 681 ± 170 || 383 ± 122 || 1-Jun ± 9 days
RBLR – 1st flight ending || 753 ± 140 || 448 ± 105 || 2-Jun ± 8 days
American plum borer – 1st flight peak || 784 ± 183 || 457 ± 128 || 3-Jun ± 9 days
Codling moth – 1st flight peak || 768 ± 206 || 442 ± 134 || 3-Jun ± 12 days
STLM – 1st flight ending || 813 ± 128 || 475 ± 94 || 5-Jun ± 9 days
OBLR – 1st adult catch || 884 ± 90 || 523 ± 62 || 9-Jun ± 6 days
OFM – 1st flight ending || 825* ± 126* || 576 ± 97 || 12-Jun ± 8 days
Peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 1032 ± 266 || 619 ± 182 || 15-Jun ± 11 days
San Jose scale – 1st flight ending || 1039 ± 182 || 632 ± 125 || 16-Jun ± 8 days
Black stem borer – 1st flight ending || 1056 ± 198 || 636 ± 154 || 19-Jun ± 9 days
STLM – 2nd gen. 1st adult catch || 1063 ± 91 || 648 ± 74 || 16-Jun ± 6 days
San Jose scale – 1st crawlers observed || 1124 ± 91 || 688 ± 69 || 19-Jun ± 8 days
Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days
Scouting and Monitoring Resources
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network Blog
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network Bloghttps://blogs.cornell.edu/berrypests/
Scouting and Monitoring Resources
Video: Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations), https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the Cornell IPM YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions and Table of Contents. https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications
https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts
16 June 2026 - Mullein Plant Bug on Apple, How to Manage Fire Blight in Your Orchard
2026/06/16
State of the State
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/15
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 43 Forecast Through 6/21 ||
Geneva (AgriTech Crittenden) || Fruit Sizing || 1267 || 1407
Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 1432 || 1589
Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 1251 || 1392
Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 1028 || 1176
Medina (Roberts) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1188 || 1330
Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1027 || 1195
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1225 || 1365
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1137 || 1273
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events (Reference: Table 7.1.4 Tree Fruit Guidelines)
ERM Sample – 2.5 mites/leaf || 1-Jun
OBLR traps set out || 1-Jun
Black stem borer – 1st flight peak || 681 ± 170 || 383 ± 122 || 1-Jun ± 9 days
RBLR – 1st flight ending || 753 ± 140 || 448 ± 105 || 2-Jun ± 8 days
American plum borer – 1st flight peak || 784 ± 183 || 457 ± 128 || 3-Jun ± 9 days
Codling moth – 1st flight peak || 768 ± 206 || 442 ± 134 || 3-Jun ± 12 days
STLM – 1st flight ending || 813 ± 128 || 475 ± 94 || 5-Jun ± 9 days
OBLR – 1st adult catch || 884 ± 90 || 523 ± 62 || 9-Jun ± 6 days
OFM – 1st flight ending || 825* ± 126* || 576 ± 97 || 12-Jun ± 8 days
Peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 1032 ± 266 || 619 ± 182 || 15-Jun ± 11 days
San Jose scale – 1st flight ending || 1039 ± 182 || 632 ± 125 || 16-Jun ± 8 days
Black stem borer – 1st flight ending || 1056 ± 198 || 636 ± 154 || 19-Jun ± 9 days
STLM – 2nd gen. 1st adult catch || 1063 ± 91 || 648 ± 74 || 16-Jun ± 6 days
San Jose scale – 1st crawlers observed || 1124 ± 91 || 688 ± 69 || 19-Jun ± 8 days
Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days
Scouting and Monitoring Resources
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network Blog
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network Bloghttps://blogs.cornell.edu/berrypests/
Scouting and Monitoring Resources
Video: Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations), https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the Cornell IPM YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions and Table of Contents. https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications
https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts
9 June 2026 - Zivalgo Insecticide for Apples with Sygenta Rep Craig Austin, Scab and Powdery Mildew Control
2026/06/09
For new EPA regulations for Zivalgo: Bulletins Live! Two: https://www.epa.gov/endangered-species/bulletins-live-two-view-bulletins
State of the State
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network Blog
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network Bloghttps://blogs.cornell.edu/berrypests/
Scouting and Monitoring Resources
Video: Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations), https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the Cornell IPM YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions and Table of Contents. https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications
https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts
2 June 2026 - Woolly Apple Aphids in New York with Mason Chandler, Powdery Mildew & Fire Blight Concerns
2026/06/02
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/1
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 43 Forecast Through 6/7 ||
Geneva (AgriTech Crittenden) || 10-15mm || 890 || 1040
Highland (HVRL) || 20+ mm || 1029 || 1196
Clifton Park || 10-15mm || 870 || 1024
Peru (Forrence) || 5-10mm || 669 || 831
Medina (Roberts) - Inland || 10-15mm || 828 || 973
Appleton North - Lake || 10-15mm || 685 || 834
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || 10-15mm || 851 || 992
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || 10-15mm || 773 || 886
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events (Reference: Table 7.1.4 Tree Fruit Guidelines)
Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 192 ± 25 || 10-May ± 6 days
OBLR Overwintered Gen. Sample || Bloom
Codling Moth Traps set out || Bloom
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Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 252 ± 32 || 18-May ± 6 days
Lesser appleworm – 1st flight peak || 569 ± 205 || 313 ± 130 || 22-May ± 13 days
Plum curculio – 1st oviposition scars observed || 555 ± 77 || 286 ± 37 || 25-May ± 9 days
Pear psylla – hardshell stage observed || 569 ± 87 || 312 ± 51 || 22-May ± 9 days
Lesser peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 570 ± 94 || 308 ± 59 || 24-May ± 8 days
San Jose scale – 1st flight peak || 644 ± 89 || 355 ± 58 || 29-May ± 8 days
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ERM Sample – 2.5 mites/leaf || 1-Jun
OBLR traps set out || 1-Jun
Black stem borer – 1st flight peak || 681 ± 170 || 383 ± 122 || 1-Jun ± 9 days
RBLR – 1st flight ending || 753 ± 140 || 448 ± 105 || 2-Jun ± 8 days
American plum borer – 1st flight peak || 784 ± 183 || 457 ± 128 || 3-Jun ± 9 days
Codling moth – 1st flight peak || 768 ± 206 || 442 ± 134 || 3-Jun ± 12 days
STLM – 1st flight ending || 813 ± 128 || 475 ± 94 || 5-Jun ± 9 days
OBLR – 1st adult catch || 884 ± 90 || 523 ± 62 || 9-Jun ± 6 days
OFM – 1st flight ending || 825* ± 126* || 576 ± 97 || 12-Jun ± 8 days
Peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 1032 ± 266 || 619 ± 182 || 15-Jun ± 11 days
San Jose scale – 1st flight ending || 1039 ± 182 || 632 ± 125 || 16-Jun ± 8 days
Black stem borer – 1st flight ending || 1056 ± 198 || 636 ± 154 || 19-Jun ± 9 days
STLM – 2nd gen. 1st adult catch || 1063 ± 91 || 648 ± 74 || 16-Jun ± 6 days
San Jose scale – 1st crawlers observed || 1124 ± 91 || 688 ± 69 || 19-Jun ± 8 days
Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days
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Scouting and Monitoring Resources
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network Blog
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the Cornell IPM YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions and Table of Contents. https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications
https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts
26 May 2026 - Petal Fall Pest Considerations, Scab and Fire Blight Updates
2026/05/26
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 - 5/25
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 43 Forecast 5/31 ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || 10mm || 742 || 853
Highland (HVRL) || 15mm || 893 || 1028
Clifton Park || 10mm || 745 || 864
Peru (Forrence) || PF || 554 || 679
Medina (Roberts) - Inland || 8mm || 702 || 814
Appleton North - Lake || 8mm || 560 || 674
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || 8mm || 723 || 830
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || 8mm || 649 || 738
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events (Reference: Table 7.1.4 Tree Fruit Guidelines)
Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 192 ± 25 || 10-May ± 6 days
OBLR Overwintered Gen. Sample || Bloom
Codling Moth Traps set out || Bloom
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Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 252 ± 32 || 18-May ± 6 days
Lesser appleworm – 1st flight peak || 569 ± 205 || 313 ± 130 || 22-May ± 13 days
Plum curculio – 1st oviposition scars observed || 555 ± 77 || 286 ± 37 || 25-May ± 9 days
Pear psylla – hardshell stage observed || 569 ± 87 || 312 ± 51 || 22-May ± 9 days
Lesser peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 570 ± 94 || 308 ± 59 || 24-May ± 8 days
San Jose scale – 1st flight peak || 644 ± 89 || 355 ± 58 || 29-May ± 8 days
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ERM Sample – 2.5 mites/leaf || 1-Jun
OBLR traps set out || 1-Jun
Black stem borer – 1st flight peak || 681 ± 170 || 383 ± 122 || 1-Jun ± 9 days
RBLR – 1st flight ending || 753 ± 140 || 448 ± 105 || 2-Jun ± 8 days
American plum borer – 1st flight peak || 784 ± 183 || 457 ± 128 || 3-Jun ± 9 days
Codling moth – 1st flight peak || 768 ± 206 || 442 ± 134 || 3-Jun ± 12 days
STLM – 1st flight ending || 813 ± 128 || 475 ± 94 || 5-Jun ± 9 days
OBLR – 1st adult catch || 884 ± 90 || 523 ± 62 || 9-Jun ± 6 days
OFM – 1st flight ending || 825* ± 126* || 576 ± 97 || 12-Jun ± 8 days
Peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 1032 ± 266 || 619 ± 182 || 15-Jun ± 11 days
San Jose scale – 1st flight ending || 1039 ± 182 || 632 ± 125 || 16-Jun ± 8 days
Black stem borer – 1st flight ending || 1056 ± 198 || 636 ± 154 || 19-Jun ± 9 days
STLM – 2nd gen. 1st adult catch || 1063 ± 91 || 648 ± 74 || 16-Jun ± 6 days
San Jose scale – 1st crawlers observed || 1124 ± 91 || 688 ± 69 || 19-Jun ± 8 days
Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days
Scouting and Monitoring Resources
Video: Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations), https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network Blog
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the Cornell IPM YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions and Table of Contents. https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications
https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts
19 May 2026 - Pesticide Adjuvants & Tank Mixing with Dr. Christophe Duplais, Fire Blight and Fungal Disease Updates
2026/05/19
State of the State
Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43
- Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 10-May ± 6 days
- Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 18-May ± 6 days
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 5/18
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 43 Forecast Through 5/24 ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Petal Fall || 628 || 727
Highland (HVRL) || 10-12 mm || 752 || 885
Clifton Park || Petal Fall || 618 || 736
Peru (Forrence) || Bloom || 444 || 548
Medina (Roberts) - Inland || Petal Fall || 588 || 682
Appleton North - Lake || Petal Fall || 465 || 555
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Petal Fall || 610 || 706
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Petal Fall || 539 || 617
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events (Reference: Table 7.1.4 Tree Fruit Guidelines)
Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 192 ± 25 || 10-May ± 6 days
OBLR Overwintered Gen. Sample || Bloom
Codling Moth Traps set out || Bloom
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Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 252 ± 32 || 18-May ± 6 days
Lesser appleworm – 1st flight peak || 569 ± 205 || 313 ± 130 || 22-May ± 13 days
Plum curculio – 1st oviposition scars observed || 555 ± 77 || 286 ± 37 || 25-May ± 9 days
Pear psylla – hardshell stage observed || 569 ± 87 || 312 ± 51 || 22-May ± 9 days
Lesser peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 570 ± 94 || 308 ± 59 || 24-May ± 8 days
San Jose scale – 1st flight peak || 644 ± 89 || 355 ± 58 || 29-May ± 8 days
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ERM Sample – 2.5 mites/leaf || 1-Jun
OBLR traps set out || 1-Jun
Black stem borer – 1st flight peak || 681 ± 170 || 383 ± 122 || 1-Jun ± 9 days
RBLR – 1st flight ending || 753 ± 140 || 448 ± 105 || 2-Jun ± 8 days
American plum borer – 1st flight peak || 784 ± 183 || 457 ± 128 || 3-Jun ± 9 days
Codling moth – 1st flight peak || 768 ± 206 || 442 ± 134 || 3-Jun ± 12 days
STLM – 1st flight ending || 813 ± 128 || 475 ± 94 || 5-Jun ± 9 days
OBLR – 1st adult catch || 884 ± 90 || 523 ± 62 || 9-Jun ± 6 days
OFM – 1st flight ending || 825* ± 126* || 576 ± 97 || 12-Jun ± 8 days
Peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 1032 ± 266 || 619 ± 182 || 15-Jun ± 11 days
San Jose scale – 1st flight ending || 1039 ± 182 || 632 ± 125 || 16-Jun ± 8 days
Black stem borer – 1st flight ending || 1056 ± 198 || 636 ± 154 || 19-Jun ± 9 days
STLM – 2nd gen. 1st adult catch || 1063 ± 91 || 648 ± 74 || 16-Jun ± 6 days
San Jose scale – 1st crawlers observed || 1124 ± 91 || 688 ± 69 || 19-Jun ± 8 days
Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days
Scouting and Monitoring Resources
Video: Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations), https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network Blog
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the Cornell IPM YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions and Table of Contents. https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications
https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts
12 May 2026 - Timing Considerations for the Season, Scab & Fire Blight updates
2026/05/12
Petal Fall Meeting Schedule
Western NY: Post-Bloom Insect & Disease Management, Freeze Events Info, and Thinning Recommendations Webinar
Wednesday, May 13, 4-5:30 PM
https://cornell.zoom.us/j/93057550896?pwd=u2RBsT8jNARGMcOuW69fKRwyBObKPq.1&from=addon
Capital Region: Saratoga/Mohawk Valley Petal Fall Webinar
Thursday, May 14, 4-5:30 PM
https://cornell.zoom.us/j/98474224521?pwd=cla7pvnKFc32wypoaR0AMyVCwsDTR8.1
Southern Hudson Valley: Ulster County In-Person Thinning Meeting
Friday, May 15, 3-5pm
Weed Orchards Farm Winery & Café 43 Mt. Zion Rd. Milton, New York
Northern Hudson Valley: Columbia County In-Person Thinning Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2-4pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Hudson Office CCE Regional Extension Center 479 NY-66 Hudson, New York
Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)
Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 3-May ± 7 days
Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 10-May ± 6 days
Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 18-May ± 6 days
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 5/11
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 43 Forecast Through 5/17
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Bloom || 510 || 587
Highland (HVRL) || Petal Fall || 619 || 719
Clifton Park || Bloom || 495 || 580
Peru (Forrence) || Pink, King Bloom || 345 || 421
Medina (Roberts) - Inland || Bloom || 470 || 541
Appleton North - Lake || Bloom || 356 || 422
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Bloom || 498 || 569
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Bloom || 424 || 470
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
STLM Traps set out || 1-Apr
Pear psylla – egg laying || 84 ± 44 || 33 ± 21 || 4-Apr ± 11 days
RBLR – 1st catch || 144 ± 32 || 60 ± 20 || 17-Apr ± 9 days
Rosy apple aphid – 1st nymphs present || 189 ± 55 || 86 ± 30 || 25-Apr ± 7 days
STLM – 1st adult catch || 168 ± 48 || 73 ± 28 || 20-Apr ± 9 days
STLM – 1st egg observed || 208 ± 65 || 94 ± 36 || 27-Apr ± 5 days
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Tight cluster (McIntosh) || 228 ± 27 || 105 ± 19 || 27-Apr ± 7 days
Tarnished plant bug – 1st observed || 222 ± 105 || 105 ± 62 || 25-Apr ± 15 days
OBLR – 1st overwintered larvae observed || 236 ± 78 || 112 ± 48 || 29-Apr ± 7 days
Black stem borer – 1st adult catch || 283 ± 50 || 137 ± 40 || 6-May ± 3 days
European red mite – egg hatch observed || 284 ± 53 || 134 ± 34 || 6-May ± 4 days
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Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 139 ± 21 || 3-May ± 7 days
OFM Traps set out || Pink
Oriental fruit moth – 1st adult catch || 229* ± 44* || 126 ± 33 || 2-May ± 8 days
RBLR – 1st flight peak || 303 ± 75 || 150 ± 48 || 4-May ± 9 days
STLM – 1st flight peak || 337 ± 71 || 168 ± 45 || 7-May ± 8 days
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Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 192 ± 25 || 10-May ± 6 days
OBLR Overwintered Gen. Sample || Bloom
Codling Moth Traps set out || Bloom
Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 252 ± 32 || 18-May ± 6 days
Lesser appleworm – 1st flight peak || 569 ± 205 || 313 ± 130 || 22-May ± 13 days
Plum curculio – 1st oviposition scars observed || 555 ± 77 || 286 ± 37 || 25-May ± 9 days
Pear psylla – hardshell stage observed || 569 ± 87 || 312 ± 51 || 22-May ± 9 days
Lesser peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 570 ± 94 || 308 ± 59 || 24-May ± 8 days
San Jose scale – 1st flight peak || 644 ± 89 || 355 ± 58 || 29-May ± 8 days
Scouting and Monitoring Resources
Video: Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations), https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network Blog
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the Cornell IPM YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html
5 May 2026 - Recent Weather Impacts on Pomes & Stones with Win Cowgill, Scab and Fire Blight Updates
2026/05/05
Win Cowgill is an emeritus Rutgers Professor who currently owns his own consulting company called Win Enterprises where he consults on horticulture and pomology. And consults from New Jersey up to Maine. Kerik continues to talk about getting through extended/multiple apple scab infection periods, and the lack of fire blight risk in a cold bloom.
This week on Scaffolds, I talk to Win Cowgill an emeritus Rutgers professor about what is going on in the north east region with all of the freezes and some options for what to do if you have damage in both apple and peach, Kerik gives us an update on scab and fire blight management strategy, and Anna closes the episode with the state of the state update on phenology, degree days, and trap captures around the state.
LInk from Win Cowgill
MSU Critical Spring Temperatures for Tree Fruit Bud Development Stages https://www.canr.msu.edu/fruit/uploads/files/TreeFruitCriticalTemperatures.pdf
Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)
- Tight cluster (McIntosh) || 228 ± 27 || 27-Apr ± 7 days
- Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 3-May ± 7 days
- Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 10-May ± 6 days
- Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 18-May ± 6 days
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 5/4
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 43 Forecast Through 5/10 ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Early Bloom || 460 || 476
Highland (HVRL) || Petal Fall || 524 || 616
Clifton Park || Bloom || 421 || 494
Peru (Forrence) || Open Cluster || 284 || 346
Medina (Roberts) - Inland || Early Bloom || 420 || 464
Appleton North - Lake || Early Bloom || 310 || 346
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Early Bloom || 447 || 491
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Early Bloom || 375 || 404
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
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Tight cluster (McIntosh) || 228 ± 27 || 105 ± 19 || 27-Apr ± 7 days
Tarnished plant bug – 1st observed || 222 ± 105 || 105 ± 62 || 25-Apr ± 15 days
OBLR – 1st overwintered larvae observed || 236 ± 78 || 112 ± 48 || 29-Apr ± 7 days
Black stem borer – 1st adult catch || 283 ± 50 || 137 ± 40 || 6-May ± 3 days
European red mite – egg hatch observed || 284 ± 53 || 134 ± 34 || 6-May ± 4 days
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Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 139 ± 21 || 3-May ± 7 days
OFM Traps set out || Pink
Oriental fruit moth – 1st adult catch || 229* ± 44* || 126 ± 33 || 2-May ± 8 days
RBLR – 1st flight peak || 303 ± 75 || 150 ± 48 || 4-May ± 9 days
STLM – 1st flight peak || 337 ± 71 || 168 ± 45 || 7-May ± 8 days
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Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 192 ± 25 || 10-May ± 6 days
OBLR Overwintered Gen. Sample || Bloom
Codling Moth Traps set out || Bloom
Cold Temperature and Frost Risk
Picture Table of Critical Spring Temperatures for Tree Fruit Bud Development Stages https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/picture-table-critical-spring-temperatures-for-tree-fruit-bud-development-stages
Regional Weather Events page for NEWA weather stations, including a map of freeze events from 2024 and 2025. https://newa.cornell.edu/regional-weather-events/
Cornell Statewide Frost Protection webinar held on Friday April 12th recording now available online here: https://youtu.be/TIBEpfb98ws
Scouting and Monitoring Resources
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network Blog
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the Cornell IPM YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
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