The reentry interval for workers is four hours. Data from Pam Roberts indicates some control of Phytophthora. An increase in powdery mildew has been noted in a number of crops including watermelons, squash and cucumber. Isolated cases of powdery mildew have also been reported on tomato. Gummy stem blight is being seen widely on watermelon through out the area.
Incidence is mostly low to moderate.
In such instances, infections may originate from the plant house. Downy mildew is widely present at low levels on cucurbits with little increase in activity being noted. Some older squash fields are showing moderate incidence of infection. Alternaria leaf spot is also being seen widely on watermelon. Fusarium wilt is being reported widely on watermelon.