European red mite populations have increased in many orchards, with bronzing occuring. Apple maggot trap catches increased significantly since the last rains. Current rain increases the risk due to sooty blotch and fly speck diseases and also increases need for calcium sprays for bitter pit prevention on varieties prone to this disease. Peaches being harvested now are Glohaven, John Boy, Jim Dandee, Blazing Star. PF17 and PF23 are being picked in a few sites, ripening earlier than expected.
Brown rot is more common now in orchards with minimal spray programs.
Western flower thrips are still causing some problems. Plum harvest of Shiro ending with Toka to start soon. Codling moth entries have been reported. Brown rot is becoming more evident. Potato leafhopper adults are becoming more noticeable.