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by wendymcfaddensmith June 24, 2022 0

Are mealybug sprays necessary in vineyards where trunk renewal is being done?

With the extensive cold injury causing trunk renewal in some vineyard blocks, the question has been posed: Do I need to spray for mealybugs this year?

by wendymcfaddensmith June 2, 2022 0

New Products Pears Tender Fruit Uncategorized

Correction to New Products for Tender Fruit post

Theme is NOT labeled for pear psylla or Japanese beetle for pear.

by wendymcfaddensmith May 26, 2022 0

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New products and changes to pesticides for tender fruit, 2022

New products Gatten new Group U13 control of powdery mildew in cherries Ship 250 SC: Same a.i. as UP-Cyde SameContinue Reading

by wendymcfaddensmith April 4, 2022 0

Apples Apricots Berries Blueberries Cherries Currants, Elderberries, Cranberries and more Diseases Featured Fresh Grapes Grapes Insects Nectarines New Products Peaches Pears Pest Management Plums Raspberries Strawberries Tender Fruit Vertebrates Weeds Wine Grapes

Introducing the Ontario Crop Protection Hub

Your one-stop shop for information on managing diseases, insects, nematodes and weeds is now at your fingertips!

by wendymcfaddensmith March 29, 2022 0

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Grape Spring Tune-up, 2022

After a hiatus, we’re back in person to discuss relevant topics in viticulture and pest management at the Grape Spring Tune-up.

by wendymcfaddensmith February 17, 2022 0

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Tender Fruit and Grape Grower Virtual Workshops on Ontario Crop Protection Hub

Want to learn more about the OMAFRA’s new tool for Crop Protection? We’re offering two sessions to introduce it!

by wendymcfaddensmith January 5, 2022 0

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Free Fruit Webinar Series

The Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium will be presenting its virtual Winter Fruit Meeting Series.

by wendymcfaddensmith September 8, 2021 0

Grapes Insects Pest Management Uncategorized

Bugs in your bunches: Keep an eye out for Multi-coloured Asian Ladybeetle (MALB) and earwigs in vineyards at harvest

The year started out with unprecedented populations of aphids in many crops. This was the first hint that MALB mightContinue Reading

by wendymcfaddensmith August 20, 2021 0

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Spot the Lanternfly: Monitoring for Spotted Lanternfly in Ontario, 2021

The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) has been a hot topic at grower meetings and conferences for the past few years. Ontario is keeping an eye out for this pest.

by wendymcfaddensmith August 17, 2021 0

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Tender Fruit and Grape Pest Management Field Technician Fall 2021 Position Available

Are you serious about making your mark, getting hands-on work experience and learning more about careers in the Ontario PublicContinue Reading