Watch for Fall Cucumber Beetle Populations
At this time of year, high numbers of cucumber beetles can quickly wreak havoc in pumpkin and squash fields. Adult… Continue Reading Watch for Fall Cucumber Beetle Populations
Category: Cucurbits
MINOR USE LABEL EXPANSION GRANTED FOR ASSURE® II HERBICIDE FOR WEED CONTROL ON CUCURBIT VEGETABLES IN CANADA
By Jim Chaput, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor… Continue Reading MINOR USE LABEL EXPANSION GRANTED FOR ASSURE® II HERBICIDE FOR WEED CONTROL ON CUCURBIT VEGETABLES IN CANADA
Harvest Rots and Disorders of Pumpkins and Squash
Fall weather conditions can make or break a pumpkin crop. Harvest rots include pythium (figure 1), black rot (figures 2… Continue Reading Harvest Rots and Disorders of Pumpkins and Squash
Scout Pumpkin and Squash Fields for Squash Bugs
Squash bugs are an occasional pest of pumpkins and squash. They are more commonly found in home gardens than in… Continue Reading Scout Pumpkin and Squash Fields for Squash Bugs
Evaluation of Easy-to-Use Pocket Diagnostics Test Kit for Confirming Plant Disease
By Michael Celetti, OMAFRA Plant Pathologist – Horticulture Crops Quick, accurate diagnosis of plant pathogens allows growers to implement management… Continue Reading Evaluation of Easy-to-Use Pocket Diagnostics Test Kit for Confirming Plant Disease
Matador®/Warrior® Insecticide labels expanded via Minor Use Program to control tarnished plant bug on celery and cucumber beetles on cucurbit crops
J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of URMULE registrations… Continue Reading Matador®/Warrior® Insecticide labels expanded via Minor Use Program to control tarnished plant bug on celery and cucumber beetles on cucurbit crops
Rhizoctonia Belly Rot of Cucumbers
More commonly found in the Southern United States, Rhizoctonia Belly Rot has been identified in certain Southwestern Ontario cucumber fields… Continue Reading Rhizoctonia Belly Rot of Cucumbers
Downy Mildew Update – July 25th, 2012
Downy mildew is now confirmed in 4 fields in the Kent, Elgin and Norfolk cucumber growing areas. Overall, most fields… Continue Reading Downy Mildew Update – July 25th, 2012
Powdery Mildew in Cucurbits
Powdery mildew appears to have made an early appearance in Ontario this year. We typically look for this disease in… Continue Reading Powdery Mildew in Cucurbits
Downy Mildew Update – July 12th, 2012
Since the initial report of downy mildew in Elgin county last week, there has been very little activity across the… Continue Reading Downy Mildew Update – July 12th, 2012