Category: Pest Management

Figure 2: Self-propelled, front-mounted boom sprayer in asparagus fern

by andrewcwylie April 6, 2020 0

Asparagus Crop Protection Herbicides Pest Management Seasonal Topics Vegetables Weed Management

The Time is Now to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicides in Asparagus

Kristen Obeid, OMAFRA, Weed Management Specialist – Horticulture Asparagus growers are lucky because they have a large number of herbicides… Continue Reading The Time is Now to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicides in Asparagus

by Travis Cranmer March 9, 2020 1

Herbicides Leafy Vegetables Minor Use

Aim Herbicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for control of weeds on mint in Canada

J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor… Continue Reading Aim Herbicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for control of weeds on mint in Canada

by Travis Cranmer February 28, 2020 0

Alliums Crop Protection Herbicides Minor Use Transplants Weed Management

Frontier Max Herbicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for control of specific weeds on transplanted leeks in Canada

J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor… Continue Reading Frontier Max Herbicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for control of specific weeds on transplanted leeks in Canada

by Cassandra Russell February 26, 2020 0

Events Pest Management Tomatoes

Tomato Day on March 5th, 2020 in Chatham

The 44th annual Tomato Day is being held on Thursday March 5th, 2020 at the John D. Bradley Centre in Chatham, ON… Continue Reading Tomato Day on March 5th, 2020 in Chatham

by Travis Cranmer February 25, 2020 0

Insecticides Insects Minor Use Organic Peppers Tomatoes

XenTari WG Biological Insecticide label expanded via Minor Use Program for control of Tomato Leafminer on fruiting vegetables

J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of minor use… Continue Reading XenTari WG Biological Insecticide label expanded via Minor Use Program for control of Tomato Leafminer on fruiting vegetables

by Travis Cranmer February 21, 2020 1

Asparagus Brassica Vegetables Events Leafy Vegetables Post-Harvest Weed Management

Highlights from OFVC and GLEXPO

Events highlight what’s new in Horticulture The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference (OFVC) and Great Lakes Expo (GLEXPO) are held… Continue Reading Highlights from OFVC and GLEXPO

by Travis Cranmer February 14, 2020 0

Featured Herbicides Pest Management Resources Weed Management

Publication 75B – Guide to Weed Control is now available

The 2020 Guide for Weed Control for Hort Crops is now available! The publication can be accessed online

Asian Water Spinach

by Travis Cranmer February 6, 2020 0

Fungicides Leafy Vegetables Minor Use Organic

Rootshield Biological Fungicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for suppression of Botrytis blight and root rot on Asian water spinach in Canada

J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor… Continue Reading Rootshield Biological Fungicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for suppression of Botrytis blight and root rot on Asian water spinach in Canada

by Travis Cranmer January 9, 2020 0

Events Resources Soil & Water Weed Management

New Farmer Session at the 2020 Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention

Are you new to farming? This year the 2020 Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention (OFVC) will feature a full day session designed… Continue Reading New Farmer Session at the 2020 Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention

Garlic germinating in spring

by Travis Cranmer November 27, 2019 0

Alliums Crop Protection Garlic Herbicides Minor Use Weed Management

Prowl H2O Herbicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for control of labeled weeds on garlic, shallots and transplanted leeks in Canada

J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, GuelphThe Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use… Continue Reading Prowl H2O Herbicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for control of labeled weeds on garlic, shallots and transplanted leeks in Canada