Category: Cucurbits

cucumber leaves yellowing between the veins with a slight bronze stippling

by Elaine Roddy July 25, 2025 0

Crop Protection Cucurbits Insecticides Insects

Two-Spotted Spider Mites and Thrips Thrive in Hot Dry Weather

Hot, dry weather has led to problems with two-spotted spider mites (TSSM) and thrips in cucurbit crops TSSM feed by… Continue Reading Two-Spotted Spider Mites and Thrips Thrive in Hot Dry Weather

cucumber downy mildew

by Elaine Roddy June 27, 2025 1

Cucumber Disease Downy Mildew Fungicides Pest Management

Downy Mildew Confirmed in Michigan – June 25, 2025

We have received word that downy mildew was confirmed at 4 different locations in Michigan this week. The close proximity… Continue Reading Downy Mildew Confirmed in Michigan – June 25, 2025

by Elaine Roddy June 26, 2024 0

Cantaloupe Cucumber Cucurbits Disease Downy Mildew Fungicides

Cucurbit downy mildew identified in Norfolk County

Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed in Norfolk County. This is the first report in Ontario for 2024. Cucumber and… Continue Reading Cucurbit downy mildew identified in Norfolk County

Water soaked downy mildew lesions on a cucumber leaf

by Elaine Roddy July 4, 2023 0

Cantaloupe Cucumber Cucurbits

Cucurbit Downy Mildew Identified in Kent County – July 4, 2023

Cucurbit downy mildew has been identified in a cucumber field in Kent County. Disease presence is very low with less… Continue Reading Cucurbit Downy Mildew Identified in Kent County – July 4, 2023

by Travis Cranmer June 28, 2023 0

Crop Protection Cucumber Cucurbits Events Featured Spray Drift

“Tacos at Twilight” Cucumber Grower’s Meeting

Join us for a taco dinner and a mid-season agronomic update from Elaine Roddy, OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Specialist and Rachel… Continue Reading “Tacos at Twilight” Cucumber Grower’s Meeting

by Dennis Van Dyk June 22, 2023 0

Cucurbits Pest Management

Cucurbit Downy Mildew Update – June 22, 2023

Cucurbit downy mildew has been detected on cucumbers in southern Quebec on June 21, 2023. This is the first report this… Continue Reading Cucurbit Downy Mildew Update – June 22, 2023

by Elaine Roddy June 14, 2023 0

Cucumber Cucurbits

Cucurbit Downy Mildew Update – June 14, 2023

by Katie Goldenhar and Elaine Roddy To date, the 2023 cucurbit downy mildew situation is looking remarkably similar to what… Continue Reading Cucurbit Downy Mildew Update – June 14, 2023

Empty Pesticide Containers

by Travis Cranmer September 7, 2022 0

Alliums Asparagus Brassica Vegetables Carrot Cucurbits Events Fungicides Herbicides Insecticides Leafy Vegetables Legume Vegetables Peppers Potato Specialty Root Vegetables Sweet Corn Tomatoes

Clean Farms 2022 Unwanted Pesticide Disposal

Safely dispose of unwanted or obsolete agricultural pesticides. Cleanfarms Ontario is offering free disposal of unwanted pesticides. Please consider this… Continue Reading Clean Farms 2022 Unwanted Pesticide Disposal

Collards in field with weeds

by Travis Cranmer September 6, 2022 0

Alliums Asparagus Brassica Vegetables Carrot Celery Cucurbits Herbicides Weed Management

SERENE Herbicide label expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage labelled weeds in various vegetable crop groups

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a… Continue Reading SERENE Herbicide label expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage labelled weeds in various vegetable crop groups

by Elaine Roddy June 14, 2022 7

Cantaloupe Cucumber Cucurbits Downy Mildew Fungicides Pest Management

Cucurbit downy mildew – get out and scout!

By Katie Goldenhar Cucurbit downy mildew has not yet been identified in Ontario or the Great Lakes region in 2022… Continue Reading Cucurbit downy mildew – get out and scout!