Pest Management – ONfruit

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 5, 2026 0

What the Crop?! Apple Update: June 5, 2026

Bugging out over first covers for pest activity including scale, plum curculio and mullein bug.

by wendymcfaddensmith June 3, 2026 0

For the 2026 growing season, OMAFA has funding to screen Ontario grape downy mildew for sensitivity to phosphorous acid. ContactContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 29, 2026 0

A welcome warmth across the province comes just in time for thinning!

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 23, 2026 0

Apples are inching into fruit set, but the cool, windy weather has them stuck in slow motion.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 19, 2026 0

Warmer weather and likelihood of dew increases the risk of blossom blight this week

by Erika DeBrouwer May 16, 2026 0

Ontario apple leaves are causing some discourse regarding identification – frost or foe?

by Erika DeBrouwer May 9, 2026 0

This spring’s been giving more chills than cheers for growers.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 1, 2026 0

Cooler temperatures are buying time for growth and pest risk – but raising the stakes for frost damage!

by wendymcfaddensmith April 29, 2026 0

With the warming temperatures in Ontario thrips populations in peach and nectarine blossoms are being detected.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 27, 2026 0

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