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Winter Moth

In the fall of 2009, we saw increased numbers of winter moth adult moths in most areas of Massachusetts, where winter moth has been a problem in previous years. (Coastal Massachusetts, inland to the Worcester area, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Rhode Island.) It is predicted, that this increase in the numbers of moths suggests that winter moth caterpillars may be quite prevalent once again in those areas during the spring of 2010 and may cause much defoliation damage to untreated trees and other plants. For comprehensive details, refer to the following fact sheet:

Winter Moth 2010 Preview (PDF 82K)

Preventing Late Blight in Gardens

Late Blight caused by Phytophthora infestans – a very destructive and very infectious disease killed tomato and potato plants in gardens and on commercial farms throughout the eastern U.S. during 2009. The following file features some answers to frequently asked questions about this disease and what you, as home gardeners can do to prevent problems this year.

Peventing Late Blight in Gardens (PDF 63K)

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