The pest-specific presentations for the OMAFRA Hazelnut IPM Workshop are now available online  A playlist containing the Hazelnut IPM Workshop series can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJr20gvrwcOzO-Xr20OAu3A/playlists

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday May 13 from 1-2:30 pm for a live hazelnut IPM webinar where OMAFRA specialists Melanie Filotas and Todd Leuty, will cover orchard scouting techniques for hazelnuts, provide a short overview of key pests to look for right now, and briefly review basic concepts of hazelnut production as they pertain to IPM and scouting. Time will also be available to answer any pest-specific questions regarding the pre-recorded presentations.

Pre-registration at the following link is required:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsd-isqjIjGtFN-tt4yEY8yfOwqky0chvF

After registering using the link above, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Participants logging into the webinar early will be directed to a waiting room.  You will be granted access to the webinar shortly before the scheduled start time.

Current presentations are below:

Eastern Filbert Blight:

Bacterial Blight, Powdery Mildew and Decay Fungi

Direct Insect Pests:

Indirect Insect Pests:

Vertebrates in Hazelnuts:

Weed Management and Herbicide Injury:

Nutrient Management and Recognizing Nutrient Deficiencies

A final video (part 1) on general principles of hazelnut production will be available in the coming days.