Weather-based models are very useful in forecasting key life stage and management dates for insect and disease pests. Early warning helps pest managers get better results and use their time more efficiently.

An extensive set of “Orchard Radar” apple disease, insect pest, and horticultural event forecast models are being updated thrice daily during the April-October 2012 growing season for the following New England sites.

ME-Monmouth – complete set Monmouth – Early season models only April – June Monmouth – Late season models only July – September

ME-Sanford – complete Sanford – Early season models only April – June Sanford – Late season models only July – September

ME-Bridgton

ME-Levant

ME-Turner

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MA-Belchertown

MA-Ashfield

RI-Greenville- complete Greenville – Early season models only April – June Greenville – Late season models only July – September

RI-Middletown – complete Middletown – Early season models only April – June Middletown – Late season models only July – September

VT-South Burlington