But newly wilted leaves could also be found. Streptomycin resistant fireblight was confirmed in northern Berrien County. Pear psylla adults are out and laying eggs. Small fruit Blueberry harvest has begun with early varieties such as Bluetta. Blueberry maggot flies are flying so growers should monitor for this pest.
Aphids are out.
Grape berries are 6 to 8 mm in size. Berry drop from some clusters has been heavy. Growers who have not applied fungicides since bloom will want to apply systemic materials to the young fruit for continued disease control. Grape berry moth larvae have been found feeding in the fruit clusters. Rose chafers are still being found.