Fungal disease management in grapevines for the remainder of the 2017 season
The frequent rains, heavy dews, fog, overcast skies and moderate temperatures have promoted infections by downy and powdery mildew. StrictlyContinue Reading
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Cherry Growers Must Use Disease Management Strategies When it Comes to SWD
Click on the link below to read this article from the Growing Produce website: Researcher: Cherry Growers Must Use Disease ManagementContinue Reading
Mealybug Update, July, 2017
My crew has been out monitoring mealybug development in several vineyards this summer. The majority of mealybug populations are inContinue Reading
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Glyphosate Resistant Canada Fleabane in Ontario Orchards and Vineyards
Kristen Obeid, OMAFRA Weed Specialist – Horticulture Glyphosate resistant Canada fleabane has been confirmed in 28 counties throughout the province.Continue Reading
Don’t be a Bird Brain! Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Bird Bangers
Excerpts from OMAFRA Factsheet Using Propane-Fired Cannons to Keep Birds Away From Vineyards. The principle for best management practices forContinue Reading
Update on pesticides registered on nectarines
Historically, the following statement appeared at the beginning of the peach calendar in Publication 360: “All products labeled for useContinue Reading
Activity of Fungicides and Bactericides on Pear Diseases, 2017
This table provides information on the relative activity of fungicides and bactericides registered on tender fruit. The numbers within cellsContinue Reading
Activity of Fungicides and Bactericides on Stone Fruit Diseases, 2017
This table provides information on the relative activity of fungicides and bactericides registered on tender fruit. The numbers within cellsContinue Reading
Activity of Insecticides and Miticides on Grape Pests, 2017
Ratings in shaded cells indicate the insect/mite is listed on the product label for control or suppression. Please see theContinue Reading