May 6, 2016

Keep gummy stem blight out of your watermelons | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Source: Keep gummy stem blight out of your watermelons | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

May 6, 2016

Control options for cucurbit downy mildew in North Carolina | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Source: Control options for cucurbit downy mildew in North Carolina | North Carolina Cooperative Extension Cucurbit downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Pseudoperonospora cubensis, is a yearly concern for North Carolina cucurbit growers.  Having the most effective fungicide products at hand to control this disease is key since no resistant cultivars are available for disease…

May 6, 2016

Cucurbit downy mildew in FL, GA, and SC | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Source: Cucurbit downy mildew in FL, GA, and SC | North Carolina Cooperative Extension Cucurbit downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Pseudoperonospora cubensis, is a yearly concern for North Carolina cucurbit growers. The disease affects cucurbit crops such as cucumber, watermelon, cantaloupe, pumpkin, and squash, but cucumber is particularly susceptible. The Cucurbit Downy Mildew IPM pipe…

May 6, 2016

Cucurbit downy mildew reported in North Carolina | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Source: Cucurbit downy mildew reported in North Carolina | North Carolina Cooperative Extension Downy mildew of cucurbits, a critical disease on cucumbers, has been reported in North Carolina. It was observed on cucumber in Sampson county. The field had 5% disease incidence, with the infected plant/leaf having 5% disease severity. Cucurbit downy mildew is a…

May 6, 2016

Keep an eye out for gummy stem blight in watermelons | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Source: Keep an eye out for gummy stem blight in watermelons | North Carolina Cooperative Extension It is that time of the year when we get a few reports of gummy stem blight on watermelon transplants. The rainy weather we have been experiencing will be very conducive for disease spread, so scout your transplants and…

Aug 25, 2015

Timely Talk from South Carolina: It’s Time to Scout Watermelons for Anthracnose | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Source: Timely Talk from South Carolina: It’s Time to Scout Watermelons for Anthracnose | North Carolina Cooperative Extension Cucurbit anthracnose has shown up on watermelon at the Coastal Research and Education Center (CREC) in Charleston, SC. The field was cropped to watermelon in fall 2013, and that crop had severe anthracnose.

Aug 18, 2015

Update on Downy and Powdery Mildews in Fall Cucurbits | Kentucky Pest News

In the past few weeks, downy mildew (DM) has been reported on several cucurbit crops in Kentucky. In central KY, DM has been reported on cucumber, cantaloupe, butternut squash, cushaw, and pumpkin.… Source: Update on Downy and Powdery Mildews in Fall Cucurbits | Kentucky Pest News

Jul 22, 2015

July | 2015 | Ohio Veggie Disease News

July 22, 2015. Powdery Mildew – Appearing Now Source: July | 2015 | Ohio Veggie Disease News

Jun 23, 2015

Cucumber downy mildew makes an early appearance in Michigan | MSU Extension

Cucumber and melon growers are urged to take action against cucumber downy mildew. Source: Cucumber downy mildew makes an early appearance in Michigan | MSU Extension

Jul 2, 2014

Downy mildew watch: Fungicides recommended for cucumber disease control | MSU Extension

Wet weather favors downy mildew on cucumbers. Preventive fungicide sprays are recommended. Source: Downy mildew watch: Fungicides recommended for cucumber disease control | MSU Extension