Tag Archives: Pest Control Products

Ginseng Crop Update – Mid-Season Reminders – July 31, 2026

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

Rainfall has been highly variable in the ginseng growing area, with some areas getting very dry and others having experienced heavy rains from thunderstorms. Other than some heat stress issues from the heat earlier this month, the crop is progressing … Continue reading →

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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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AIM® Herbicide Label registered via Minor Use Program to help manage labelled weeds on Lavender Flowers in Canada

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFA, 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 registration for AIM® Herbicide for control of labelled … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – Spring Emergence and Product Updates – April 12, 2026

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

This is the first crop update of the 2026 growing season. Emergence and Growing Degree Days Accumulated Growing Degree Days (Base 5°C) at Delhi up to April 12 are 5 days ahead of the 25-year average, which suggests crop emergence … Continue reading →

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Kenja® Fungicide label expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage Cylindrocarpon root rot on Ginseng in Canada

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for Kenja® Fungicide for control cylindrocarpon root rot in Canada. Kenja® Fungicide was already labeled for … Continue reading →

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