Category Archives: Culinary

Managing Basil Downy Mildew with Resistant Cultivars

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

Basil downy mildew was first identified in Ontario in 2010 and caused devastating losses in the first few years after its introduction (Figure 1). The disease often shows up in Ontario in late July or early August, and once in … Continue reading →

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Pyganic® Insecticide label expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage various pests in CG-25 Herbs and CG-26 Spices in Canada

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

J. MOSIONDZ, OMAFA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pesticides Regulatory Directorate (PRD), formerly known as the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion for Pyganic® insecticide for control of aphids, leafhoppers, climbing … Continue reading →

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Vayantis Seed Treatment Registered for Use on Ginseng, Herbs, Spices, and Many Other Crops

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency recently announced a label expansion for Vayantis Seed Treatment for the control of seed rot and pre-emergence damping-off caused by Pythium spp. on a wide range of crops, including ginseng, culinary herbs listed within any … Continue reading →

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Crop Protection Hub Highlights: New Features

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

Earlier this growing season, new features were released on the Ontario Crop Protection Hub (Crop Hub). The goal of these new features is to make it easier for users to view, compare and print crop protection information.

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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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RootShield® HC Biological Fungicide Label Expanded Via Minor Use Program for Herbs and Spices (CG 25 and 26) in Canada

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for RootShield® HC Biological Fungicide for suppression of Botrytis blight and Root rot caused by Pythium spp., … Continue reading →

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