Preharvest plague: Managing vineyard insects in the preharvest period
Multicoloured Asian Ladybeetle There has recently been an increase in Multicoloured Asian Lady Beetle (MALB) populations in vineyards. The insectsContinue Reading
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Pre-harvest pest problems in vineyards, 2024
Managing Botrytis bunch rot Berries become susceptible to direct infection by Botrytis once fruit reaches veraison. Under conditions of highContinue Reading
The lowdown on downy mildew in grapes
The 2024 summer weather in Ontario has been ideal for downy mildew development. Typically, we see a flush of downyContinue Reading
Fungal Grapevine Trunk Disease Project in Ontario
As part of the grapevine trunk disease project in CGCN-RCCV’s AgriScience Cluster, we are looking for grapevines that have collapsedContinue Reading
Why is black rot so bad in some Ontario vineyards in 2024?
The frequent windy rains, high humidity and warm temperatures of the growing season have been optimal for the development ofContinue Reading
Triggs Lecture Series – Be in the KNOW!
The 12th Brock University Triggs Lecture series will be held August 1 and 2, 2024 in Niagara. The featured guestContinue Reading
Apricots Cherries Diseases Fresh Grapes Grapes Insects Nectarines Peaches Pears Pest Management Plums Tender Fruit Wine Grapes
“Products used on tables” for tender fruit and grape available on Crop Protection Hub
The Products Used On tables for apricots, sweet and tart cherries, peaches and nectarines, plums, pears and grapes that usedContinue Reading
Sivanto Prime label expanded to include Spotted Lanternfly
Sivanto Prime has recently received an URMULE (User Requested Minor Use Label Expansion) for suppression of Spotted Lanternfly on pomeContinue Reading
Spotted Lanternfly Resource
The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program has developed a grow-friendly resource on Spotted Lanternfly. It is downloadable as a pdfContinue Reading
Managing black knot in tart cherries and plums
Ah, bloom. The time when a pathologist’s thoughts turn to …. disease management! Black knot is a perennial problem inContinue Reading