Tag: blossom blight

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 22, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Events Insects

What the Crop?! Apple Update: June 22, 2023

Aftermath of frost events continues as fruitlets size, hand thinning begins and return to warmer weather may bring conditions conducive to summer pest development.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 29, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

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

Image of developing pear fruitlet infected with fire blight

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 12, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Pears Pest Management Tender Fruit

Fire Blight Risk Increases Across the Province

Warmer weather and likelihood of dew has increased the risk of blossom blight in regions that will be in bloom over the coming weekend.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 28, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management Weeds

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 Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 2, 2022 1

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: June 2, 2022 (with audio)

Warm, humid weather increases risk and development of key apple pests including fire blight and San Jose scale

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 28, 2022 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: May 27, 2022 (with audio)

Warmer weather seems to be on the horizon as petal fall pest management begins

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 13, 2022 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: May 12, 2022 (with audio)

Fire blight risk increases and other pest activity emerges as province heads into bloom

Image of developing pear fruitlet infected with fire blight

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 9, 2022 0

Apples Diseases Featured Pears Pest Management Tender Fruit

Ontario Fire Blight Prediction Maps Now Available

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

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin December 15, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

December 2021 Issue of Orchard Network Newsletter Now Online

The December 2021 (Vol 25, Issue 4) Orchard Network Newsletter is now posted online. Visit the newsletter page here forContinue Reading