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by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 15, 2021 0

Apple Pest Update: July 15, 2021 (with audio)

Frequent heavy rains and unsettled weather give rise to concerns over residue wash-off, summer disease and trauma blight.

by Erica Pate June 30, 2021 0

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Changes to Malathion 85E label for SWD management in berry crops and cherries

The label for Malathion 85E has been amended via User Requested Minor Use Label Expansion (URMULE) for bushberries including blueberriesContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 27, 2021 0

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Apple Pest Update: June 26, 2021 (with audio)

Terminal growth continues to favour powdery mildew and fire blight, San Jose scale damage appearing on developing fruitlets, and recent rain across the province ideal for summer disease

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 Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 31, 2021 0

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Spring 2021 Issue of Orchard Network Newsletter Now Online

The April 2021 (Vol 25, Issue 2) Orchard Network Newsletter is now posted online. Visit the new page here forContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 25, 2021 0

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Apple Pest Update: May 25, 2021 (with audio)

Warm, dry weather favours powdery mildew and insect development as apples reach petal fall across the province.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 14, 2021 0

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Publication 360, Fruit Crop Protection Guides Now Available

The Publication 360, Fruit Crop Protection Guide Series is now available for download or purchase through ServiceOntario. This series consists ofContinue Reading

Picture of woman hanging white sticky trap in apple tree

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 5, 2021 0

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Last Chance to Register! 2021 Apple IPM Workshop This Thursday

Pre-registration required for virtual apple IPM workshop on May 6, 2021

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.