Master Gardener Projects
Predatory Wasps
… incorrectly referred to as “ground bees” from the habit some species have of nesting … in color; and long-bodied with a very thin waist. Unlike bees, wasps are not hairy, or fuzzy. Cicada killers are very …
Grape Pest and Weed Management
… Updated: November 11, 2025 By Joseph Fiola, Ph.D. A list of resources for grape pest and weed management Horticultural … in two formats: 1) Print Copies: Spiral bound for easy use, with laminated covers for durability, updated annually, … The Plant & Pest Advisory provides seasonal updates to NJ commercial growers. Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Pre-Bloom …
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Peppers
Canopy Management - Shoot Thinning and Positioning
Welcome to the Neighborhood: Living in a Rural Community
… has changed a lot.”—Produce farmer with 200 acres in Cecil County "The neighborhood has changed and the town is growing … Lack of Farm Awareness Trespassing and Property Rights Health and Environmental Concerns Increase of Traffic … really makes a difference.”—Poultry and grain farmer in Wicomico County Issue 4. Increase of Traffic Congestion on …
Look Out for Tar Spot on Corn
Be On Lookout for Tar Spot: A New Disease of Corn
Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) II - Scouting and Management
… The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is now confirmed in all Northern tier and Eastern Shore Counties in Maryland … they are in the area, scouting for and monitoring Tree-of-Heaven (TOH) or other hosts (Sumac, Sycamore, Black … hosts. Young immature stages (1-3 instars) resemble a large black aphid with white spots (figure B); the final most …
Fertilizing Vegetables