Low levels of phytophthora in pepper has been reported in a few isolated cases, but in general, phytophthora has been much less of a problem than might have been expected given the extremely wet conditions over the past weeks. A single report of bacterial wilt on squash has also been received. Several respondents are reporting scattered low incidence of target spot in older plantings of tomato. These conditions typically occur in mature plantings, which have developed dense canopy of foliage. Integrated Pest Management for this disease includes chemical and cultural recommendations.
Control is assisted by prompt destruction of crop residues after final harvest.
Early blight has been identified from widely scattered sites across the area. Incidence is low and damage has been minimal. Incidence of tomato yellow leaf curl remains low . Most respondents are seeing only isolated occurrences of single infected plants here and there, which should be destroyed upon identification. Isolated reports of downy mildew on yellow squash and cantaloupe have been received from two widely separate sites.