Tag: scale
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
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
Green Tip in Apples – Are You Prepared?
Signs of green tissue are showing this week in the southwest regions of the province from Harrow, Simcoe and Niagara.Continue Reading
Apple Update: May 25, 2016
Crop Stages Apple buds are at full bloom to petal fall across the province. The warm weather over the longContinue Reading
San Jose Scale Crawler Update
by Erica Pate The first crawlers have been observed in Norfolk County! Orchards with a history of scale infestations thatContinue Reading
San Jose Scale Crawler Update
by Erica Pate The first crawlers have been observed in Norfolk County! Orchards with a history of scale infestations thatContinue Reading
Preparing for San Jose Scale Crawler Emergence
by Erica Pate San Jose scale is becoming an ever- increasing pest in Ontario apple and pear orchards, resulting inContinue Reading