Category Archives: Ginseng Pest Management

Ginseng Crop Update – Emerging Insects – May 24, 2024

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

This is a quick crop update that two occasionally damaging insects are now present in ginseng fields: Leaf Folders Leaf folder caterpillars (larvae of zigzag herpetogramma moths) have been found this week starting to roll up leaves and hide inside. … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – May 16, 2024

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

The ginseng crop has fully emerged and canopies are expanding. We have accumulated 300 GDD (Base 5) so far this year as of May 15. Normally we don’t reach that level until May 25. The only year in which we … Continue reading →

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New Pest Control Product Registrations for Herbs (incl. Lavender) and Ginseng

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

Over the past few months, the following new pest products or new uses have been registered for various herbs and ginseng in Canada as a result of the Minor Use System. Consult the label for full product details including the … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – April 26, 2024

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

So far this year, 130 growing degree days (GDD) have accumulated at Delhi, which is 7 days ahead of normal. The warm weather over the weekend will accelerate growth and by Tuesday, we will be back to 10-11 days ahead … Continue reading →

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2024 IPM Workshops (Incl. Ginseng)

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

Registration is now open for the majority of the OMAFRA IPM workshops being held over the next three 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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Ginseng Crop Update – Glyphosate Application Cautions – March 15, 2024

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

It should be no surprise that temperatures this winter have been significantly warmer than normal. Crop emergence is on pace to be well ahead of normal, although cooler temperatures over the next couple weeks will hopefully slow that progress. Based … Continue reading →

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