Tag: Insecticides

by Travis Cranmer February 26, 2019 0

Alliums Bacterial Wilt Carrot Celery Crop Protection Disease Fungicides Herbicides Insecticides Insects Nematodes Nutrients Onions Research Resources Water Management Weed Management

68th Annual Muck Vegetable Growers Conference

The 68th Annual Muck Vegetable Growers Conference will be held March 27-28 at the Bradford and District Memorial Community located… Continue Reading 68th Annual Muck Vegetable Growers Conference

by Travis Cranmer March 12, 2018 0

Alliums Bacterial Wilt Carrot Celery Crop Protection Disease Fungicides Herbicides Insecticides Insects Minor Use Nematodes Nutrients Onions Research Resources Water Management Weed Management

67th Annual Muck Vegetable Growers Conference

The 67th Annual Muck Vegetable Growers Conference will be held March 28-29 at the Bradford and District Memorial Community located… Continue Reading 67th Annual Muck Vegetable Growers Conference

by Elaine Roddy August 30, 2017 0

Insecticides Pest Management Sweet Corn

Corn Earworm and Late Planted Sweet Corn

Corn earworm pressure often increases as we head into September. With turbulent weather patterns originating in the Gulf of Mexico,… Continue Reading Corn Earworm and Late Planted Sweet Corn

by Elaine Roddy June 2, 2017 0

Asparagus Insecticides Insects Pest Management

Time to Scout for Asparagus Beetles

Asparagus beetle activity is on the rise. The adult beetles hide in soil cracks or underneath residue during the heat… Continue Reading Time to Scout for Asparagus Beetles

Know which looper species this is? Are you SURE? If not, keep reading, as some species could get your shipments detained at the border. Photo: Steve Hatch, Bugwood.org.

by Dennis Van Dyk May 16, 2017 0

Insects Pest Management Vegetables

Lassoing Loopers: why you NEED to care about caterpillar control

Adapted from ONfloriculture by Sarah Jandricic, Greenhouse Floriculture IPM Specialist, OMAFRA This article was originally written for the floriculture industry, but… Continue Reading Lassoing Loopers: why you NEED to care about caterpillar control

by Dennis Van Dyk January 26, 2017 0

Crop Protection Insecticides Pest Management Vegetables

Growers requested to complete survey on neonic use

The Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) is currently preparing a response to PMRA’s proposed re-evaluation decision on imidacloprid and other neonicotinoid… Continue Reading Growers requested to complete survey on neonic use

by Dennis Van Dyk October 5, 2016 0

Crop Protection Fungicides Insecticides Pest Management Vegetables

How to assess spray coverage in vegetable crops

From sprayers101.com. By Jason Deveau, OMAFRA. Sprayer operators recognize the importance of matching their sprayer settings to the crop to… Continue Reading How to assess spray coverage in vegetable crops

by Dennis Van Dyk September 2, 2016 0

Insecticides Insects Peppers Pest Management

Scouting for pepper weevil in field peppers

Pepper weevil is a pest that is likely unfamiliar to most Ontario field pepper growers. It has been found in… Continue Reading Scouting for pepper weevil in field peppers

by Dennis Van Dyk May 6, 2016 0

Brassica Vegetables Insecticides Insects Pest Management Research

Got cabbage maggots? We’re interested!

Laura Stortz, OMAFRA / University of Guelph USEL student; Denise Beaton, OMAFRA Crop Protection Program Lead; Hannah Fraser, OMAFRA Entomology… Continue Reading Got cabbage maggots? We’re interested!

by Dennis Van Dyk April 22, 2016 0

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Integrated pest management for brown marmorated stink bug in vegetables

Are you looking for information on brown marmorated stink bug in field vegetable crops? A factsheet that provides a synopsis… Continue Reading Integrated pest management for brown marmorated stink bug in vegetables