Author Archives: Melanie Filotas

New Pest Control Products List for Ontario Hops 2025

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Melanie Filotas

Below is an updated list of pest control products registered for use on Ontario hops in 2025. New products from the last version of the guide include: Pyganic EC 1.4 II (for aphids and leafhoppers), Exirel (for leafhopper, aphids, Japanese … Continue reading →

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Spotted wing drosophila update for Ontario haskap growers – June 26, 2025

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Melanie Filotas

Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an established pest of a wide range of berry and other soft-fleshed crops, including haskap.  While most flies will only attack damaged or rotting fruit, SWD can lay its eggs in healthy, ripe fruit, leading … Continue reading →

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ORONDIS ULTRA® Fungicide label expanded via Emergency Use Registration to manage downy mildew on Quinoa in Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Melanie Filotas

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of an Emergency Use Registration request effective June 2, 2025, until June 1, 2026 for Orondis Ultra to control downy mildew in Quebec, … Continue reading →

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Reminder – Hazelnut IPM Training next Thursday, May 29

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Melanie Filotas

Just a reminder that the OMAFRA Hazelnut IPM workshop will be held at the Simcoe Research Station auditorium, 1283 Blueline Rd., Simcoe on Thursday, May 29 from 9:30 AM -11:30 PM (plus optional 1 hour post-session tour). This in-person workshop … Continue reading →

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Reminder – Hazelnut IPM Training this Thursday, May 30

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Melanie Filotas

Just a reminder that the OMAFRA Hazelnut IPM workshop will be held at the Simcoe Research Station auditorium, 1283 Blueline Rd., Simcoe on Thursday, May 30 from 9:30 AM -12:30 PM. This in-person workshop will start with a 2 hour … Continue reading →

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Register now for Hazelnut IPM Training – May 30

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Melanie Filotas

Registration is now open for an OMAFRA Hazelnut IPM workshops to be held at the Simcoe Research Station auditorium, 1283 Blueline Rd., Simcoe on Thursday, May 30 from 9:30 AM -12:30 PM. This in-person workshop will start with a 2 … Continue reading →

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