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Berry Crop Protection Update 2026

These lists include new products and product changes for the 2026 season. Check out the Crop Protection Hub or the label (PMRA label search) for information on rate, preharvest interval, restricted entry interval, efficacy, and comments.

Click the link in the ‘Crop’ column to see the product in the Crop Protection Hub.

Label expansions & new products in 2025-2026

Product, a.i., Group, PCPCropPestsComments
Insecticides & Miticides
Magister Fenazaquin
Group 21 (34544)
RaspberryTwo-spotted spider miteRate: 1.75-2.34 L/ha. Apply in at least 500 L/ha. Do not apply when bees are active.  
Blueberry  Blueberry bud miteRate: 1.75 L/ha. Apply in at least 500 L/ha. This pest has not been detected in Ontario. Do not apply when bees are active.
Spear T
GS-omega/kappa-Hxtx-Hv1a
Group 32 (34679)
Raspberry BlueberrySpotted wing drosophila (suppression only)Rate is 9.4-28 L/ha. Use with a spreader/sticker or non-ionic surfactant at 0.125% where permitted.
Fungicides
Orondis Gold Metalaxyl-M and S-isomer + oxathiapiprolin Group 4 + 49 (33508)StrawberryPhytophthora crown rot (suppression only); Red SteleApply in a minimum of 2,000 L water/ha.
Raspberry BlueberryPhytophthora root rotApply in a minimum of 2,000 L water/ha.          
EcoSwing Swinglea glutinosa extract
Group BM1 (35206)
BlueberryBotrytis grey mould (Partial suppression only); Mummy berry0 day PHI
Raspberry Gooseberry Strawberry CurrantsBotrytis grey mould (Partial suppression only)
LifeGard WG Bacillus mycoides Group P6 (32526)BlueberryBotrytis grey mould (Suppression only); Anthracnose; Mummy berryThis product works by activating the plant’s defense mechanism and is most effective when it is applied before infection occurs.
StrawberryAnthracnose; Botrytis grey mould (suppression only); powdery mildew (suppression only); common leaf spot (suppression only)
Raspberry Blackberry Currants GooseberriesBotrytis grey mould (suppression only)
Buran
Garlic powder Group NC (30601)
Blackberry RaspberryFire blightRate: 1.4% v/v. For increased coverage, use with a registered non-ionic surfactant.  
Cyclone Plus
Citric and lactic acid
Group NC (34762)
BlueberryAnthracnose fruit rot  Use a spray volume of 350 – 1000 L/ha.
Salibro Fluazaindolizine Group NC (34182)StrawberryRoot-knot nematode (suppression only)Application methods include pre-plant incorporated, chemigation (pre-plant, at-plant, or post-plant), and soil drench (pre-plant, at-plant, or post-plant).
Tivano Plus
Citric and lactic acid
Group NC (34763)
StrawberryAngular leaf spot, powdery mildew (suppression only)Do not use silicone-based surfactant if angular leaf spot disease is active.  
Gatten
Flutianil
Group U13 (34297)
StrawberryPowdery mildewApply in 470-1870 L water/ha. The registrant recommends the addition of a registered surfactant to improve coverage. Contact Cohort Wholesale for more information.  
Herbicides
Lontrel XC Clopyralid
Group 4 (32795)
Raspberry BlackberrySuppression or control of Labelled WeedsApply Lontrel as a banded application. 30 day PHI.
Eragon Saflufenacil
Group 14 (31469)
BlueberryPost-emerge spot or band application.Add Merge Adjuvant at a rate of 1 L/ha. Use as a directed spray. Do not allow spray drift to contact dormant canes as severe crop injury will result.

Recent Re-evaluation Decisions for Berry Growers

Registration cancellations
Product (PCP #)Crop (Pest)Decision
Fenbuconazole: Indar (27294)Blueberry (mummy berry)Fenbuconazole discontinued. Last date of use was December 31, 2025. 

Additionally, production and sale of Poast Ultra is discontinued for all use patterns. Betamix registration has been cancelled- the last date of use was December 31, 2025.  Botector and Apollo are no longer available and have been removed from the Berry sections of the Hub.

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