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by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 4, 2022 0

Apple Pest Update: May 3, 2022 (with audio)

As trees move into tight cluster across the province, be on the lookout for pests including apple scab, powdery mildew, rust, spring feeding caterpillar, leafcurling midge and aphids

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 2, 2020 0

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Apple Pest Update: June 1, 2020

The latest update on insect and disease activity in apple orchards across the province.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 18, 2020 0

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Apple Pest Update: April 18, 2020

Listen to the audio article here: Growth stages still range across the province from mouse ear to tight clusterContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 6, 2019 1

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Apple Pest Update: June 5, 2019

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

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 21, 2019 1

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Apple Pest Update: May 20, 2019

Crop Stages The cool, wet spring has made for what feels like a long start to the season. Many areContinue Reading

Photo of vegetative buds on apple branch showing green tissue

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 15, 2019 0

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Green Tip in Apples – Are You Prepared?

With the warmer weather, trees are starting to show signs of green tissue. Now is the time to start considering pest management.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 26, 2017 0

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Apple Update: July 25, 2017

Available in PDF: 11_Apple Update July 25 2017 In this update: Crop stage Hand thinning International Fruit Tree Association StudyContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 15, 2017 0

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Apple Update: July 14, 2017

Available in PDF: 10_Apple Update July 15 2017 In this update: Growth stages Bitter pit management Disease: fire blight, scab, powderyContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 1, 2017 0

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Apple Update: June 30, 2017

In this update: Fruit size Hedging Nutrient analysis Weather issues Disease: fire blight, apple scab, powdery mildew, fly speck/sooty blotch,Continue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 22, 2017 0

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Apple Update: June 21, 2017

Crop Stages In Southwestern Ontario, apple fruitlets are 20-35 mm in diameter, terminal buds are starting to set in olderContinue Reading