Category: Squash

by Elaine Roddy September 11, 2012 0

Cucurbits Insects Pest Management Pumpkins Squash

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

by Elaine Roddy September 6, 2012 0

Cucurbits Disease Post-Harvest Pumpkins Squash

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

by Elaine Roddy August 13, 2012 0

Celery Cucumber Cucurbits Insecticides Insects Pest Management Pumpkins Squash Vegetables

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

by Elaine Roddy July 24, 2012 0

Cucumber Cucurbits Disease Downy Mildew Fungicides Pest Management Pumpkins Squash Vegetables

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