Kristy Grigg-McGuffin

Image of developing pear fruitlet infected with fire blight

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 12, 2023 0

Fire Blight Risk Increases Across the Province

Warmer weather and likelihood of dew has increased the risk of blossom blight in regions that will be in bloom over the coming weekend.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 10, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: May 9, 2023

Warm weather has set growth off again with many regions in the province seeing signs of bloom and increased pest activity in the orchard

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 28, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management Weeds

What the Crop?! Apple Update: April 28, 2023

Cooler temperature across the province has slowed growth and pest activity this week, but could see a significant scab infection period over the weekend

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 27, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Featured Pears Pest Management Tender Fruit

Ontario Fire Blight Prediction Maps Now Available

Fire blight decision management tool now available for Ontario apple and pear growers

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 24, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management Weeds

April 2023 Issue of Orchard Network Newsletter Now Online

The April 2023 (Vol 27, Issue 2) Orchard Network Newsletter is now posted online. Visit the newsletter page here forContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 18, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: April 18, 2023

Wet week could bring the first apple scab infection event to some parts of the province. Stay covered!

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 14, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: April 14, 2023

Bud break is moving quickly in apple orchards across the province — are you prepared for early spring pest management for fire blight, scab, powdery mildew, scale and mites?