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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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Basil Update – Downy Mildew Now Widespread

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Melanie Filotas

Over the last few weeks, we have had numerous calls from homeowners and growers wondering why their basil is turning yellow and defoliating.  The reason in most cases is downy mildew.  Basil downy mildew seems to be particularly common this … Continue reading →

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Rootshield Fungicide Registered for Ginseng and some other Specialty Crops

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Sean Westerveld

Rootshield® HC & WP Biological Fungicide labels expanded via Minor Use Program to manage diseases on additional crops By: J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of an URMULE registration … Continue reading →

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