fire blight – ONfruit

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 13, 2022 0

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 April 21, 2022 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

April 2022 Issue of Orchard Network Newsletter Now Online

The April 2022 (Vol 26, Issue 2) Orchard Network Newsletter is now posted online. Visit the newsletter page here forContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 16, 2022 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: April 15, 2022 (with audio)

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

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin January 20, 2022 0

Apples Diseases Events Pest Management

Nova Scotia Fruit Growers Association Annual Convention 2022

The Nova Scotia Fruit Growers Association will be hosting their annual convention virtually on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Registration isContinue Reading

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

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 15, 2021 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

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.