Author Archives: Melanie Filotas

Haskap grower update – spotted wing drosophila active in Ontario

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an invasive fly from Asia that attacks a wide range of soft-fleshed fruits, including berries, grapes and cherries.  While most flies will only attack damaged or rotting fruit, SWD can lay its eggs in healthy, … Continue reading →

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Emergency use registration for halo blight (Diaporthe leaf spot/blight) on hops renewed for 2023

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

Melanie Filotas, Horticulture IPM Specialist – OMAFRA and Josh Mosiondz – Provincial Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of an Emergency Use Registration (EUR) for FULLBACK® 125 SC Fungicide for control of halo … Continue reading →

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Reminder – Hazelnut Integrated Pest Management Training next Tuesday, May 30 @ 9am

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

Anyone interested in refreshing their knowledge of pests and abiotic disorders of hazelnuts are reminded to register for the Hazelnut IPM Workshop being offered at the Simcoe Research Station, 1283 Blueline Rd., Simcoe ON, next Tuesday, May 30 from 9 … Continue reading →

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REMINDER – ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn session next Tuesday May 16 @ noon

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

Just a reminder that the first ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn session of 2023 is scheduled for next Tuesday, May 16 at noon. OMAFRA specialists Evan Elford and Melanie Filotas are back with two online Zoom discussions for Ontario hop growers … Continue reading →

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2023 ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn session for Ontario hop growers – Tuesday May 16 and Wednesday July 19 @ noon

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

OMAFRA specialists Evan Elford and Melanie Filotas are back with two online Zoom discussions for Ontario hop growers for the 2023 growing season.  This years’ sessions will take place on Tuesday May 16 and Wednesday July 19, both running over … Continue reading →

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Registration open for free IPM scout training workshops

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

Registration is now open for the majority of the OMAFRA IPM workshops being held over the next two months. Workshop options of in-person, hybrid or virtual-only will vary depending on the session and is noted below. All workshops listed below … Continue reading →

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