Season 2 Episode 3: Managing Pesticide Resistance
In this episode, Kristy sits down with OMAFRA’s Katie Goldenhar (Plant Pathologist) and Hannah Fraser (Entomologist) to talk about pesticide resistance in horticulture crops and the importance of resistance management. In this episode, we look at the mechanisms behind insecticide and fungicide resistance, how modes of action differ, pesticide classifications and what you can do in your production system to manage resistance.
For more information on pesticide resisance, check out the following resources:
- Fungicide Resistance Action Committee
- Insecticide Resistance Action Committee
- Manage Resistance Now – CropLife Canada
Accessible format available upon request.
Music: Aspire by Scott Holmes
Have a question or a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at ONhortcrops@gmail.com
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