New pest detected! Is this the beginning of something bigger?
November 19, 2013
Black stem borer or Ambrosia beetles have been detected in 6 sites so far in high density tall and super spindle plantings, nurseries and established orchards where fire blight has also been detected. Dan Gilrein, Extension Entomologist at Long Island Lab, identified the species as "black stem borer", Xylosandrus germanus, which was first reported in Long Island in 1932. It is an Asian pest that attacks nursery trees, ornamentals, and, yes, apple. These bores are cited in literature to attack apparently healthy trees with 0.5 to 20 inch diameter trunks. They will also attack injured or stressed trees. They have not been noted in orchards as significant populations until this season. Art Agnello and Debbie will look into possible controls. The photo shows the tiny beetle excavating tunnels for the eggs and larvae to develop in the wood of the trunk.
Upcoming Events
2024 LOF Advisory Committee Meeting - WNY Winter Fruit Conference Topics
December 6, 2024
Rochester, NY
Please join us for our winter advisory meeting, join the team and provide input for the 3rd Annual WNY Tree Fruit Conference on February 4-5 in Rochester. Please pre-register by December 2th.
Save the Date - Western NY Fruit Conference - February 4-5, 2025
February 4 - February 5, 2025 : Western NY Fruit Conference
Rochester, NY
For the 2nd year in a row, we'll be having the Western NY Fruit Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Rochester! It will be another 1 1/2 day conference. Stay tuned for program and registration info as we get closer.