Pest

Current Neonicotinoid Use Status in 2025 (for Lawncare, Landscaping, Tree Care and Golf Courses)

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(Supersedes original advisory #2025-05 issued on 05/06/2025) Compliance Advisory – New Jersey Department Of Environmental Protection #2025-07 Issued: 06/03/2025 WHO IS AFFECTED BY THIS ADVISORY?Commercial pesticide applicators and businesses involved in outdoor non-agricultural use of pesticides,including in the lawn and landscape, tree care, and golf course industries. Pursuant to P.L. 2021, c.386,found at N.J.S.A. 13:1F-4.2 […]

Plant & Pest Advisory

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The Plant & Pest Advisory provides seasonal updates focusing on insects, diseases, and weeds of importance to NJ Commercial Growers. Subscribe by Email or RSShttps://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/contact-information/rss-2/ Production and Pesticide Recommendations on this site are forcommercial operators and are NOT for home gardener use. Find home gardening information at the NJAES Home, Lawn, and Garden website or […]

Allium leaf miner (ALM)

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Kris Holmstrom – Plant and Pest Advisory Many weather stations on the NEWA network except for typical colder sites in northern NewJersey have surpassed 250 growing degree days (GDD) base 39˚F. 39˚F is close to the lowerdevelopmental temperature (38.3˚ F) which our colleagues at Penn State recommend for predictingthe first emergence of ALM adults. In […]

NEW Nursery IPM – Round Table Discussion -Please RSVP

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When: Tuesday – February 27 – Beginning at 6:00pmWhere: Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cumberland County –291 Morton Ave. Millville, NJ 08332 In preparation for 2024 Nursery IPM training events, Tim Waller(Cumberland RCE – Nursery Agent) is inviting all CumberlandCounty and surrounding counties Commercial Nursery Growersto attend a round table discussion to address expected pests,diseases, and […]