scale – ONfruit

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 2, 2021 0

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.

Apple fruit bud in tight cluster growth stage

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 16, 2020 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: May 15, 2020

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

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 3, 2020 0

Apples

Apple Pest Update: April 3, 2020

If you’re thinking of applying dormant oil, now is the time to start planning. Spring is not taking it’s timeContinue Reading

Photo of vegetative buds on apple branch showing green tissue

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin March 27, 2020 0

Apples Diseases Pest Management

Early Signs of Green Tip in Apples

Growers in some of the southwest regions of the province have reported green tip in early varieties like Ginger GoldContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin August 15, 2019 0

Apples Insects Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: San Jose Scale

Second generation crawler emergence for San Jose scale to continue across the province over coming weeks

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 26, 2019 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

Apple Pest Update: May 27, 2019

Apple pest activity continues to increase in orchards across the province

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 15, 2019 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

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 wendymcfaddensmith September 11, 2017 0

Diseases Fresh Grapes Grapes Insects Pest Management Wine Grapes

Sooty mould — a sure sign of mealybugs (and sometimes scales)

W. McFadden-Smith (OMAFRA), S. Poojari and J.P. Parent (AAFC) A few weeks ago, it was easy to find mealybugs andContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 2, 2017 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management Weeds

Apple Update: May 2, 2017

The OMAFRA Apple Team will be providing weekly crop updates reported from across the province, including growth stages, production, weather-relatedContinue Reading