Vegetable Monitoring

We monitor each field weekly to determine the presence and levels of pests and diseases. The monitoring period extends from crop emergence to harvest or upon consultation with the grower. If a disease cannot be identified visually, we can send a plant sample to the BCAGRI lab for a separate fee. We make recommendations for control only when deemed necessary to avoid economic loss. We provide our growers with a weekly detailed report after each visit.

 

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) service is available for beet, carrot, cole crops, and squash crops. It is important to note that IPM service involves the systematic sampling of the crop to assess overall trends in pest populations and does not involve the inspection of every row in the field.

Beets

Weekly visits include visual foliar inspection for the following:

  • Leaf Spot

  • Cutworms

  • Aphids

  • Leafminers
    (Eggs and Larvae)

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Carrots

We monitor weekly until the first detection of carrot rust fly. After, we check traps twice weekly. We monitor for carrot rust fly using sticky insect traps. We also monitor visually for additional pests, diseases, and weeds.

What we look for

  • Cercospora

  • Carrot Rust Fly

  • Alternaria

Cole Crops

We monitor cole crops beginning in mid-April.

What we look for

  • Downy Mildew

  • Leaf Spot

  • Caterpillars

    • Diamondback

    • Imported Cabbage Worm

    • Cabbage Looper

  • Aphids

  • Flea Beetles

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Squash

What we look for

  • Leaf Blights

  • Powdery Mildew

  • Aphids

  • Springtails

  • Thrips

 

Let’s grow together.

Reach out to us to learn more about how we can improve your crops.