Insects – Page 2

by wendymcfaddensmith June 19, 2023 0

Don’t give a free ride to the Spotted Lanternfly

Hannah Fraser, Wendy McFadden-Smith, Cassie Russell, Denise Beaton, OMAFRA Spotted lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive sap-feeding planthopper nativeContinue Reading

by wendymcfaddensmith June 12, 2023 0

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Spotted Lanternfly Lunch and Learn Webinar

During the webinar, Julie Urban will provide an overview of the invasion history of the Spotted Lanternfly in the UnitedContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 29, 2023 0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: May 29, 2023

Frost injury and warmer days may influence thinning decisions while petal fall pest management kicks off across the province in this week’s apple update

by wendymcfaddensmith May 19, 2023 0

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Activity of Insecticides and Miticides on Grape Pests and Impact on Honeybees

by wendymcfaddensmith May 19, 2023 0

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Products used for Insect and Mite Control or Suppression on Grapes

This table has the products listed on grapes as of May 1, 2023.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 18, 2023 0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: May 18, 2023

Cool temperatures this week bring concerns for frost/freeze damage across the province while dry weather encourages powdery mildew development.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 10, 2023 0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: May 9, 2023

Warm weather has set growth off again with many regions in the province seeing signs of bloom and increased pest activity in the orchard

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 28, 2023 0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: April 28, 2023

Cooler temperature across the province has slowed growth and pest activity this week, but could see a significant scab infection period over the weekend

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 24, 2023 0

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April 2023 Issue of Orchard Network Newsletter Now Online

The April 2023 (Vol 27, Issue 2) Orchard Network Newsletter is now posted online. Visit the newsletter page here forContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 14, 2023 0

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Apple Pest Update: April 14, 2023

Bud break is moving quickly in apple orchards across the province — are you prepared for early spring pest management for fire blight, scab, powdery mildew, scale and mites?