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by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin August 22, 2022 0

August 2022 Issue of Orchard Network Newsletter Now Online

The August 2022 (Vol 26, Issue 3) Orchard Network Newsletter is now posted online. Visit the newsletter page here forContinue Reading

by alyssaspeiran August 12, 2022 0

Apples Insects

Benefits of Monitoring and Using Degree Days

Importance of degree day modelling for hard to monitor pests, such as San Jose scale and apple leafcurling midge

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin July 25, 2022 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: July 25, 2022

Be on the look-out for trauma blight with unsettled weather, wet conditions ideal for bitter rot or apple maggot emergence, and next generation of San Jose scale kicks off shortly across the province.

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 4, 2022 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

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 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 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 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.