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by wendymcfaddensmith September 8, 2021 0

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

by wendymcfaddensmith August 17, 2021 0

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Managing sour rot in grapes (the annual reprise)

The warm, wet weather has caused sour rot to start to develop in some vineyards. Research in Ontario and NewContinue Reading

by wendymcfaddensmith July 30, 2021 0

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Virus symptoms showing up earlier than usual in grapevines

Red leaves have become apparent in many red vinifera vineyards that might have leafroll or red blotch virus infections.

by wendymcfaddensmith July 22, 2021 0

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Dealing with Early Bunch Rot in Grapevines

This year sporulating Botrytis is showing up in clusters much earlier than usual.

by wendymcfaddensmith June 24, 2021 0

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Alert for summer generation of grape mealybug in Ontario vineyards

The OMAFRA grape IPM crew has been diligently monitoring development of grape mealybug in Niagara vineyards since early spring.

by wendymcfaddensmith May 3, 2021 0

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Best Management Practices for Multi-coloured Asian Lady Beetle (MALB)

Multicoloured Asian Lady Beetle (MALB) has had a major impact on grape growing in Ontario with seasonal variability in severity of infestations. This document provides some guidance on identification, biology and management options for this pest.

by wendymcfaddensmith April 26, 2021 0

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Update on Pesticides for Grapes, 2021

Grape growers face some challenges with the results of PMRA re-evaluations of some products but there are new options available as well in 2021. In collaboration with Ryan Brewster, Brewster Consulting Services Inc., this post provides a list of changes for 2021.

by wendymcfaddensmith April 26, 2021 0

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Update on Pesticides for Tender Fruit, 2021

Tender fruit growers face some challenges with the results of PMRA re-evaluations of some products but there are new options available as well in 2021. In collaboration with Ryan Brewster, Brewster Consulting Services Inc., this post provides a list of changes for 2021.