Pest Management – ONfruit

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin October 20, 2026 0

Ontario Pest Management Conference – Last Week for Early-Bird Pricing!

Early-bird pricing ends October 23 – have you secured your spot? Join us November 3 in Guelph ON for theContinue Reading

by wendymcfaddensmith September 21, 2026 0

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Spotted Lanternfly – it’s heeeere

Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of reported sightings and interceptions of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), many along the Windsor/Detroit border in Ontario.

by wendymcfaddensmith September 8, 2026 0

Diseases Fresh Grapes Grapes Insects Wine Grapes

Dirty rotten scoundrels – harvest rots in vineyards, 2026

The frequent heavy pre-harvest rains of August have caused significant berry splitting in thin-skinned, tight clustered grape varieties. These openings are easily infected by Botrytis and sour rot causing organisms.

by wendymcfaddensmith August 31, 2026 0

Cherries Diseases

The naked truth about cherry leaf spot

Driving through Niagara, one catches glimpses of cherry trees almost if not completely defoliated. The culprit? Cherry leaf spot.

by Erika DeBrouwer August 22, 2026 0

Apples Diseases Featured Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: August 21, 2026

Apple harvest is underway and we’re getting picky about colour and maturity.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin August 8, 2026 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: August 7, 2026

Early apple cultivars are nearing harvest, but there’s still plenty to watch as the season winds down.

by wendymcfaddensmith August 5, 2026 0

Diseases Fresh Grapes Grapes Insects Nectarines Peaches Pest Management Plums Tender Fruit Wine Grapes

Pest Management Strategies after a Deluge (2026)

The recent intense rainfall events in some areas have made pest management much more challenging. Pesticide residues will be affectedContinue Reading

Yellow card placed in the middle of green raspberry foliage.

by Jason Lemay July 30, 2026 0

Berries Insects Pest Management

Spotted Wing Drosophila Update – July 30 2026

July 16 – July 23 SWD populations are increasing rapidly. On-farm monitoring with sticky cards and lures is important for effective management. Salt water tests can help determine the effectiveness of control measures.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 24, 2026 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: July 24, 2026

Sunny skies have kept orchard work moving, while terminal bud set marks the transition to fruit maturity

by Jason Lemay July 21, 2026 0

Berries Insects Pest Management

Spotted Wing Drosophila Update – July 21 2026

July 6 – July 16 SWD populations are increasing rapidly. On-farm monitoring with sticky cards and lures is important for effective management. Salt water tests can help determine the effectiveness of control measures.