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Current status of McIntosh and apple pests at East Lansing (MSUHort), 2024 (Report issued 4/16/2024 15:16)

Biofix dates



Temperature and degree day data estimated for: 2/3; 2/18 - 2/19; 2/21 - 2/22; 4/15

Apple crop stages (McIntosh)

Last stageOpen Cluster on 4/14
Next stagePink expected on 4/20
Harvest estimatesAvailable 41 days after full bloom

Insect pest predictions

InsectLast StageNext StageSelected
Biofix
DD since biofixDD Base
Apple maggotNo development observed
Emergence of adult fly
expected in 847DD
--Current (4/16): 108
Forecast (4/22): 130.5
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Codling mothNo development observed
Watch for biofix (first sustained catch)
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Obliquebanded leafrollerNo development observed
Watch for biofix (first sustained catch)
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Oriental fruit mothBiofix (first adult emergence)
4/15
First eggs laid
expected in 64DD
4/15Current (4/16): 23.9
Forecast (4/22): 66.2
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