Tag Archives: culinary herb

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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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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Bioceres WP Registered for Use on Greenhouse-Grown Mint and Additional Greenhouse Crops

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

By: Jim Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for Bioceres WP Biological Mycoinsecticide for reduction in numbers of whiteflies, aphids and thrips on … Continue reading →

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Confine, Rampart and Phostrol Fungicides Registered for Suppression of Downy Mildew and Pythium Root Rot on Greenhouse-Grown Basil

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Sean Westerveld

By: J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of URMULE registrations for ConfineTM, Rampart® and PhostrolTM Fungicides for suppression of downy mildew and pythium root rot on greenhouse-grown basil in … Continue reading →

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Basil Downy Mildew Reported in Ontario

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Sean Westerveld

Basil downy mildew has been reported from a basil field in southwestern Ontario. Initial infection probably occurred within the last 2 weeks. Over the past five years, the average first report has been around August 1. Conventional basil growers should … Continue reading →

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Delegate Insecticide Registered for Ginseng and Several Other Specialty Crops

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Sean Westerveld

By: J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of URMULE registrations for Delegate Insecticide for control of several additional insect pests on several crops in Canada including ginseng, basil, dill, … Continue reading →

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