Presented by OMAFRA horticulture specialists, Hannah Fraser – Entomologist, Katie Goldenhar – Pathologist, Kristen Obeid – Weed Management
This series on pesticide resistance management is to give field growers with fruit, vegetable and specialty crops a holistic view on pesticide resistance. We will cover basics of pesticide resistance then dive deeper into insecticide, herbicide and fungicide resistance and management.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwucO6uqjItHND1HJcOaMdYnbcF-grc7irt
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. You will be able to attend all sessions. Sessions will start each day at 12:00 pm with a 30-minute presentation, followed by question and answer period.
Resistance 101
Monday, January 25, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Topics include
- impact of resistance
- how resistance occurs
- resistance drivers
- mechanisms of resistance
- challenges of resistance
- foundations of resistance management
- resources for success
Insecticide Resistance
Tuesday, January 26, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Topics include:
- 16,000 cases and counting
- mechanisms of resistance in insects and mites
- risk factors beyond your control
- how agronomic practices can drive selection pressure
- spraying by numbers: IRAC mode of action groups and your IPM program
Herbicide Resistance
Wednesday, January 27, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Topics include:
- mechanisms of herbicide resistance
- herbicide risk – WSSA groups, low vs high risk products
- weed risk – current resistant weed situation: focus on Amaranthus spp.
- agronomic risk – practices that increase herbicide resistance risk
- herbicide resistance management
Fungicide Resistance
Thursday, January 28, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Topics include:
- fungicide risk – FRAC groups, multi-site vs single site, low vs high risk products
- diseases at risk – diseases at high risk, factors that increase resistance
- agronomic practices that can decrease resistance risk
- fungicide resistance management
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