fire blight – ONfruit

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 Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 27, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

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 Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 31, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

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

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

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.

Image of developing pear fruitlet infected with fire blight

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 17, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Pears Pest Management

Fire Blight Risk Warning Across Province

High to extreme fire blight infection risk predicted in key apple and pear growing areas from May 17 – 23, 2021.

Early apple scab lesions on top side of leaves

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 29, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Pears Pest Management

Apple Scab And Fire Blight Infection Risk With Warm, Wet Weather

Prolonged rainfall expected over coming days puts apples at risk for scab and/or fire blight infection.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 27, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Featured Pears Pest Management

Ontario Fire Blight Prediction Maps Now Available

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

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 26, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

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 2, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: April 2, 2021 (with audio)

Early signs of green tip in apples – are you prepared for scab?

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin March 31, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

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.