How Sterile Flies Crashed Onion Maggot Populations
Over the past 7 years, two growers opted to release sterile flies as their onion maggot management strategy going forward… Continue Reading How Sterile Flies Crashed Onion Maggot Populations
Tag: Alliums
Allium leafminer is confirmed in Ontario
T. Cranmer, Vegetable Crop SpecialistH. Fraser, Entomologist – HorticultureD. Beaton, Crop Protection SpecialistJ. Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator Allium leafminer (Phytomyza… Continue Reading Allium leafminer is confirmed in Ontario
Botrytis neck rot has been found in garlic
Botrytis neck rot, caused by the fungus Botrytis porri, is an uncommon disease in Ontario, but some areas this year… Continue Reading Botrytis neck rot has been found in garlic
2025 Muck Grower Information Days
The 2025 Muck Grower Information Days will be held at the Ontario Crops Research Centre – Bradford (Muck Station) on… Continue Reading 2025 Muck Grower Information Days
Leek Moth Management
Leek moth has slowly been increasing its presence across Ontario and into the maritimes and Quebec since it was found… Continue Reading Leek Moth Management
Controlling Onion Maggot without Lorsban
This will be the second growing season that Lorsban, or other chlorpyrifos products, will not be used to manage onion… Continue Reading Controlling Onion Maggot without Lorsban
How sterile flies replaced Lorsban for two onion growers
In 2018 and 2019, before the phase-out of chlorpyrifos, two growers opted to release sterile flies as their onion maggot… Continue Reading How sterile flies replaced Lorsban for two onion growers
FRONTIER MAX Herbicide label expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage labelled weeds on dry bulb shallots in Canada
J. MOSIONDZ, 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 to help manage labelled weeds on dry bulb shallots in Canada
Garlic Production and Pest Management Workshop April 24th
The next garlic production and pest management workshop will take place in Guelph on Wednesday, April 24th. Topics include planting… Continue Reading Garlic Production and Pest Management Workshop April 24th
Managing Botrytis neck rot in garlic
Botrytis neck rot, caused by the fungus Botrytis porri, is an uncommon disease in Ontario, but some areas this year… Continue Reading Managing Botrytis neck rot in garlic