Insects – Page 2

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 25, 2021 0

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

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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.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 26, 2021 0

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

Tight cluster to early pink in apples across the province signals the start of new pest development.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 21, 2021 0

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Register Now! 2021 Fruit IPM Workshops

Registration now open for apple, berry, tender fruit, grape and more virtual IPM workshops

by wendymcfaddensmith April 5, 2021 0

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Unconventional Thinking Workshop 2021

It’s been 3 years since the last Unconventional Thinking Workshop and there have been some exciting new biological/organic products introduced to the market of interest to both organic and conventional growers

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin March 31, 2021 0

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Apple Pest Update: March 31, 2021 (with audio)

Warm spring weather has encouraged bud break in early regions of the province. Now is the time to consider dormant pest management for fire blight, scab, scale and mites.

by wendymcfaddensmith March 17, 2021 0

Apricots Berries Blueberries Cherries Currants, Elderberries, Cranberries and more Fresh Grapes Grapes Insects Nectarines Peaches Plums Raspberries Strawberries Tender Fruit Wine Grapes

Monitoring for Spotted Wing Drosophila, 2021

Growers in Ontario can now do their own monitoring for spotted wing drosophila (SWD) using testing through the Agriculture and Food Laboratory, University of Guelph.