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Current status of McIntosh and apple pests at East Lansing (MSUHort), 2024 (Report issued 4/28/2024 23:58)

Biofix dates



Temperature and degree day data estimated for: 2/3; 2/18 - 2/19; 2/21 - 2/22

Apple crop stages (McIntosh)

Last stageFull Bloom on 4/28
Next stagePetal Fall expected on 5/2
Harvest estimatesMcIntosh: 9/3; Jonathan: 9/7; Red Delicious: 9/14
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Insect pest predictions

InsectLast StageNext StageSelected
Biofix
DD since biofixDD Base
Apple maggotNo development observed
Emergence of adult fly
expected in 785DD
--Current (4/28): 170.7
Forecast (5/4): 255.9
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Codling mothNo development observed
Biofix (first sustained catch)
expected on 5/1
5/1Current (4/28):
Forecast (5/4): 58.7
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Obliquebanded leafrollerNo development observed
Watch for biofix (first sustained catch)
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Oriental fruit mothFirst eggs laid
4/26
Start of peak adult emergence
expected on 4/30
4/15Current (4/28): 122.3
Forecast (5/4): 237.3
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