Pest Management – Page 2

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 10, 2023 0

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 erikadebrouwerontarioca April 28, 2023 0

Apples Apricots Cherries Nectarines Peaches Pears Plums Tender Fruit Weeds

Weed Management in New Orchard Plantings

This article covers weed management in new orchard plantings, focusing on pre-plant recommendations, critical weed free timings and herbicides that can be applied.

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

Image of developing pear fruitlet infected with fire blight

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 27, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Featured Pears Pest Management Tender Fruit

Ontario Fire Blight Prediction Maps Now Available

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

by Kristen Obeid April 27, 2023 0

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Resistant Weed Testing Is Available for the 2023 Field Season

Resistant weeds are becoming the new norm in weed management for many Ontario farmers. This is a reminder that genomicContinue Reading

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 18, 2023 0

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Apple Pest Update: April 18, 2023

Wet week could bring the first apple scab infection event to some parts of the province. Stay covered!

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 14, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

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?

by Erica Pate April 5, 2023 0

Apples Berries Blueberries Currants, Elderberries, Cranberries and more Featured Grapes Pest Management Raspberries Strawberries Tender Fruit

Register Now! Free IPM Scout Training Workshops

Registration is now open for many of the OMAFRA IPM workshops. Workshop options of in-person, hybrid or virtual only willContinue Reading

by erikadebrouwerontarioca March 21, 2023 0

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Upcoming Event: Lunch N’ Learn Ontario Crop Protection Hub – Spring Training for Apple Growers

Grab your lunch and join Kristy Grigg-McGuffin, OMAFRA on Monday, March 27th at noon to see updates that have been added to enhance the Ontario Crop Protection Hub.