Pest Alert

Stephen J. Toth, Jr. and Thomas A. Melton, editors

Caution!
The information and recommendations in this newsletter are applicable to North Carolina and may not apply in other areas.

Date: April 29, 2003
From: Frank J. Louws, Extension Plant Pathologist

North Carolina Strawberry Field Days

Thursday May 8, 2003.

Horticultural Crops Research Station, Castle Hayne, NC
Registration 3:00-3:30. Sponsored Supper (Pig Pickin') 5:30.

Disease Management and Fungicide Scheduling; Micropropagation and Plant source studies; Strawberry Varieties and Breeding; Methyl Bromide Alternatives; Weed and Mite Management Updates; Eastern NC research results.

Directions:
Horticulture Research Station, Castle Hayne, NC
(http://www.ncagr.com/Research/hcrschmap.htm)
3800 Castle Hayne Road
Castle Hayne, NC 28429-6519
PHONE: (910) 675-2314 / 0242

Wednesday May 14, 2003.

Central Crops Research Station, Clayton, NC
Program commences at 10:00. Sponsored Lunch 12:00.

Methyl Bromide Alternatives (Iodomethane, Telone) and how to use them; variety updates; mite, disease and weed control updates.

Directions:
Central Crops Research Station, Clayton NC
(http://www.ncagr.com/Research/ccrsmap.htm)
Central Crops Research Station
13223 US 70 West
Clayton, NC 27520-2127
PHONE: (919) 592-7839

Thursday May 15, 2003.

Buncombe County Field Tour
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Location: David Snelson's Farm - Leicester, NC. Field Day will be highlighting production practices, pest identification, and management options for strawberries. History of site: 2nd year of MB Alternative Research, 7 alternatives looked at this year including compost. Audience: Commercial Conventional and Organic growers. Contact Diane Ducharme for directions. Email : Diane_Ducharme@ncsu.edu. Phone: (828) 255-5522.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
North Carolina State University, Dept. Plant Pathology For more Information contact: NCSU Dept Plant Pathology 919-515-2730
or visit the Small Fruit Center web site at http://www.smallfruits.org/

The information presented in this newsletter is for educational purposes only and represents the opinions of the respective authors. Any reference to trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service is implied. Use pesticides safely. Read and follow all label directions.

Employment and program opportunities are offered to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.

Last modified on April 29, 2003 by Stephen J. Toth, Jr.