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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 3 Finale
2025/08/05
Thank you for a great season and good luck with harvest!
29 July 2025
2025/07/29
Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 7/28
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 2486 || 1728
Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 2764 || 1946
Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 2537 || 1771
Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 2240 || 1513
Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 2357 || 1620
Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 2244 || 1527
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 2432 || 1693
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 2362 || 1623
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
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
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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 || y1199 ± 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
*Base temperature for OFM 45F
Resources
NOAA Storm Prediction Center & Severe Weather
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/250703_rpts.html
https://www.weather.gov/
Sunburn
Pest Monitoring Networks
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network
NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar
Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.
Weather
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)
NEWA and Pest Forecasting
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions
NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:
Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices
22 July 2025
2025/07/22
Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 7/21
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 2258 || 1549
Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 2534 || 1764
Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 2321 || 1604
Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 2046 || 1367
Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 2137 || 1448
Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 2025 || 1357
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 2209 || 1518
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 2134 || 1445
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
--------------------------------------------------------------
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
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 || y1199 ± 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
*Base temperature for OFM 45F
Resources
NOAA Storm Prediction Center & Severe Weather
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/250703_rpts.html
https://www.weather.gov/
Sunburn
Pest Monitoring Networks
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network
NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar
Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.
Weather
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)
NEWA and Pest Forecasting
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions
NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:
Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices
15 July 2025
2025/07/15
Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumumulation (from Table 7.1.4 in the Tree Fruit Guidelines)
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 7/14
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 2056 || 1396
Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 2300 || 1579
Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 2095 || 1427
Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 1849 || 1220
Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1938 || 1299
Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1836 || 1217
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 2012 || 1370
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1935 || 1294
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
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
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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
*Base temperature for OFM 45F
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Resources
SWD Salt Float
https://fruit.cornell.edu/spottedwing/management/
https://swdmanagement.org/research-protocols/
NOAA Storm Prediction Center & Severe Weather
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/250703_rpts.html
https://www.weather.gov/
Sunburn
Pest Monitoring Networks
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network
NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar
Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.
Weather
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)
NEWA and Pest Forecasting
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions
NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:
Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices
8 July 2025
2025/07/08
Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation (from Table 7.1.4 in the Tree Fruit Guidelines)
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 7/7
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 1823 || 1212
Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 2049 || 1377
Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 1845 || 1226
Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 1633 || 1053
Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1711 || 1121
Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1608 || 1038
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1775 || 1182
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1700 || 1108
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
_____________________________________________________
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
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
*Base temperature for OFM 45F
___________________________________________________________
Resources
NOAA Storm Prediction Center & Severe Weather
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/250703_rpts.html
https://www.weather.gov/
Sunburn
Pest Monitoring Networks
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network
NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar
Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.
Weather
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)
NEWA and Pest Forecasting
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions
NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:
Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices
1 July 2025
2025/07/01
Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumumulation (from Table 7.1.4 in the Tree Fruit Guidelines)
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/30
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 1593 || 1031
Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 1821 || 1198
Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 1620 || 1050
Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 1425 || 894
Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1498 || 957
Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1385 || 864
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1546 || 1002
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1469 || 926
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
_____________________________________________________
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
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
*Base temperature for OFM 45F
_______________________________________________________
Resources
Sunburn
Pest Monitoring Networks
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network
NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar
Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.
Weather
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)
NEWA and Pest Forecasting
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions
NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:
Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices
24 June 2025
2025/06/24
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/16
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 1378 || 865
Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 1594 || 1021
Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 1404 || 883
Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 1234 || 752
Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1288 || 795
Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1182 || 790
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1329 || 834
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1253 || 760
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
__________________________________________________________
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
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
*Base temperature for OFM 45F
____________________________________________________________
Resources
Sunburn
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network
NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar
Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.
Thinning recap
Capital Region Virtual Petal Fall Recording
Weather
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)
NEWA and Pest Forecasting
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions
NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:
Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices
17 June 2025
2025/06/17
Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/16
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 1144 || 680
Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 1370 || 846
Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 1191 || 720
Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 1024 || 590
Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1068 || 625
Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 959 || 536
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1099 || 653
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1025 || 580
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
—---------------------------------------------------------------
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
*Base temperature for OFM 45F
RESOURCES
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network
Capital Region Virtual Petal Fall Recording
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar
Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.
Weather
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)
NEWA and Pest Forecasting
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions
NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:
Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices
10 June 2025
2025/06/10
Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)
Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 18-May ± 6 days
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/9
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 981 || 566
Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 1202 || 726
Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 1036 || 614
Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 882 || 498
Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 911 || 517
Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 812 || 438
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 941 || 544
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 874 || 479
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
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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
American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days
*Base temperature for OFM 45F
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
Thinning recap
Capital Region Virtual Petal Fall Recording
https://blogs.cornell.edu/enychp/tree-fruit/apples/2025-capital-region-petal-fall-thinning-meeting-summary/
Weather
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html
NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)
https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/forecasts/
NEWA and Pest Forecasting
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions
https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications
NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts
https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527
Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations): https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs
3 June 2025
2025/06/03
State of the State
Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)
Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 18-May ± 6 days
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/3
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 803 || 437
Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 1017 || 590
Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 854 || 479
Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 717 || 381
Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 736 || 391
Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 649 || 324
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 765 || 416
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 705 || 358
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
---
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
---
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
*Base temperature for OFM 45F
Resources
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar
Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.
Weather
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)
NEWA and Pest Forecasting
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions
NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:
Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices
27 May 2025
2025/05/27
State of the State
Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)
Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 18-May ± 6 days
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 5/26
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 699 || 378
Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 895 || 514
Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 735 || 407
Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Set || 598 || 310
Medina - Inland || Fruit Set || 637 || 336
Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Set || 551 || 271
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Set || 661 || 356
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Fruit Set || 600 || 305
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
---
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
---
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
*Base temperature for OFM 45F
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar
Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.
Weather
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)
NEWA and Pest Forecasting
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions
NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:
ResourcesApple Insect Targets and IPM Practices
20 May 2025
2025/05/20
Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)
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 – 5/19
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || 10+ mm || 643 || 360
Highland (HVRL) || 10+ mm || 829 || 487
Clifton Park || Fruit set || 673 || 384
Peru (Forrence) || Petal fall || 544 || 291
Medina - Inland || Fruit set || 577 || 315
Appleton North - Lake || Fruit set || 489 || 251
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit set || 604 || 335
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Fruit set || 537 || 280
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
----------------------------------------------------------------
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
---
Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 192 ± 25 || 10-May ± 6 days
OBLR Overwintered Gen. Sample
Codling Moth Traps set out
Lesser appleworm – 1st catch || 420 ± 144 || 217 ± 88 || 13-May ± 12 days
American plum borer – 1st catch || 457 ± 64 || 240 ± 45 || 16-May ± 7 days
OFM – 1st flight peak || 369* ± 91* || 223 ± 57 || 15-May ± 11 days
Codling moth – 1st adult catch || 475 ± 85 || 249 ± 55 || 18-May ± 7 days
San Jose scale – 1st adult catch || 533 ± 88 || 284 ± 61 || 21-May ± 8 days
Cherry fruit fly traps set out || 20-May
STLM – 1st sap-feeding mines observed || 472 ± 129 || 241 ± 76 || 18-May ± 13 days
---
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
-----------------------------------------------------------------
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
*Base temperature for OFM 45F
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar
Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.
Weather
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)
NEWA and Pest Forecasting
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions
NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:
Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices
13 May 2025
2025/05/13
State of the State
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 - 5/12
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Petal Fall || 505 || 268
Highland (HVRL) || 4-5mm || 672 || 379
Clifton Park || Petal Fall || 522 || 282
Peru (Forrence) || Bloom || 408 || 199
Medina - Inland || Bloom/Petal Fall || 441 || 226
Appleton North - Lake || Bloom/Petal Fall || 361 || 171
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Bloom/Petal Fall || 469 || 247
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Bloom/Petal Fall || 412 || 201
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
---
Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 139 ± 21 || 3-May ± 7 days
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
---
Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 192 ± 25 || 10-May ± 6 days
OBLR Overwintered Gen. Sample
Codling Moth Traps set out
Lesser appleworm – 1st catch || 420 ± 144 || 217 ± 88 || 13-May ± 12 days
American plum borer – 1st catch || 457 ± 64 || 240 ± 45 || 16-May ± 7 days
OFM – 1st flight peak || 369* ± 91* || 223 ± 57 || 15-May ± 11 days
Codling moth – 1st adult catch || 475 ± 85 || 249 ± 55 || 18-May ± 7 days
San Jose scale – 1st adult catch || 533 ± 88 || 284 ± 61 || 21-May ± 8 days
Cherry fruit fly traps set out || 20-May
STLM – 1st sap-feeding mines observed || 472 ± 129 || 241 ± 76 || 18-May ± 13 days
---
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
*Base temperature for OFM 45F
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM) YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.
https://smallfarmcourses.com/p/bf-224-tree-fruit-scouting
Petal Fall & Thinning Meetings
Capital Region Virtual Petal Fall Recording https://blogs.cornell.edu/enychp/tree-fruit/apples/2025-capital-region-petal-fall-thinning-meeting-summary/
HV South, Tuesday 5/13 9AM – Weed Orchards Farm Winery & Café, 43 Mt. Zion Rd., Milton
HV North, Tuesday 5/13 2:30PM – CCE Hudson Office, 479 NY-66, Hudson
WNY Wayne County, Thursday 5/15 2PM – Cherry Lawn Fruit Farm, 8130 Glover Rd, Sodus
WNY Orleans County, Friday 5/16 2PM – Lamont Fruit Farms, 12703 Stillwater Rd, Waterport
Weather
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html
NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)
https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/forecasts/
NEWA and Pest Forecasting
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions
https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications
NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts
https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
6 May 2025
2025/05/06
Learn more about our NSF-funded pollinator grant here:
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2409184&HistoricalAwards=false
Google Form to participate in our Pollinator Study : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcgH4d_2f-Nyz9mhcWStCuxyeJV1ybSw22VwBQNqokLlFZeg/viewform
Please email: [email protected] if you are interested in participating!
Focus on Geography Piece about Pollinators in the Himalaya Mountains:
https://focusongeography.org/publications/photoessays/himalayas/index.html
State of the State
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 - 5/5
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Bloom || 419 || 218
Highland (HVRL) || Early Petal Fall || 559 || 311
Clifton Park || Bloom || 424 || 227
Peru (Forrence) || Pink || 325 || 156
Medina - Inland || Bloom || 361 || 181
Appleton North - Lake || Bloom || 290 || 134
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Bloom || 410 || 202
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Bloom || 355 || 165
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
---
Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 139 ± 21 || 3-May ± 7 days
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
---
Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 192 ± 25 || 10-May ± 6 days
OBLR Overwintered Gen. Sample
Codling Moth Traps set out
Lesser appleworm – 1st catch || 420 ± 144 || 217 ± 88 || 13-May ± 12 days
American plum borer – 1st catch || 457 ± 64 || 240 ± 45 || 16-May ± 7 days
OFM – 1st flight peak || 369* ± 91* || 223 ± 57 || 15-May ± 11 days
Codling moth – 1st adult catch || 475 ± 85 || 249 ± 55 || 18-May ± 7 days
San Jose scale – 1st adult catch || 533 ± 88 || 284 ± 61 || 21-May ± 8 days
Cherry fruit fly traps set out || 20-May
STLM – 1st sap-feeding mines observed || 472 ± 129 || 241 ± 76 || 18-May ± 13 days
---
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
*Base temperature for OFM 45F
Weather
Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps
https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html
NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)
https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/forecasts/
NEWA and Pest Forecasting
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions
https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527
Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations): https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
29 April 2025
2025/04/29
Dr. Bryan Danforth contact: [email protected]
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 - 4/28
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Pink to bloom || 315 || 155
Highland (HVRL) || Bloom || 416 || 215
Clifton Park || Pink || 304 || 154
Peru (Forrence) || Tight Cluster || 234 || 107
Medina - Inland || Pink || 283 || 141
Appleton North - Lake || Pink || 227 || 105
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Pink || 299 || 148
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake || Pink || 268 || 126
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
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
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
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 192 ± 25 || 10-May ± 6 days
OBLR Overwintered Gen. Sample
Codling Moth Traps set out
Lesser appleworm – 1st catch || 420 ± 144 || 217 ± 88 || 13-May ± 12 days
American plum borer – 1st catch || 457 ± 64 || 240 ± 45 || 16-May ± 7 days
OFM – 1st flight peak || 369* ± 91* || 223 ± 57 || 15-May ± 11 days
Codling moth – 1st adult catch || 475 ± 85 || 249 ± 55 || 18-May ± 7 days
San Jose scale – 1st adult catch || 533 ± 88 || 284 ± 61 || 21-May ± 8 days
Cherry fruit fly traps set out || 20-May
STLM – 1st sap-feeding mines observed || 472 ± 129 || 241 ± 76 || 18-May ± 13 days
Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 252 ± 32 || 18-May ± 6 days
*Base temperature for OFM 45F
Weather
NRCC State Maps
Climate Prediction Center - Forecasts & Outlook Maps, Graphs and tables
NEWA and Pest Forecasting
NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions
NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts
Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:
Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices
NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network
https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/
Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis [email protected]
Virtual Orchard IPM Scout Training
BF 224: Tree Fruit Scouting | Cornell Small Farms Program
Cold Temperature and Frost Risk
Picture Table of Critical Spring Temperatures for Tree Fruit Bud Development Stages
Regional Weather Events page for NEWA weather stations
Cornell Statewide Frost Protection webinar
Pre-emergent Herbicides
Spring Orchard Pre-Emergent Herbicides – CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program
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