Tag Archives: Pest Control Products

Ginseng Crop Update – Fall Armyworm on Rye Cover Crops – August 31, 2021

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Growers are noting significant damage from fall armyworm on rye cover crops used before ginseng planting and rye nurse crops used to anchor the straw after planting. Wheat is also likely to be affected. There has been a major outbreak … Continue reading →

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Foliar Diseases of Outdoor Hemp (Cannabis sativa) and Their Management 2021

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

As canopies begin to close in hemp fields and dew periods lengthen, the risk of foliar diseases of hemp increases. The recent wet weather in much of southern Ontario also increases the risk of most diseases in the field. There … Continue reading →

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Basil Downy Mildew Confirmed in Ontario

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Basil downy mildew has been identified in both Norfolk and Wellington Counties on July 19. Infections probably began sometime last week. It is likely the disease is now widespread in southern Ontario and basil growers need to protect the crop … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – Wet Weather and Phytophthora – July 15, 2021

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

It has been a very wet month in southern Ontario, with especially damp conditions over the past 7 days. There has been approximately 134 mm of rain in Delhi, 148 mm in Port Dover, 112 mm in London and 146 … Continue reading →

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Aprovia® Top Fungicide label expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage Alternaria blight on ginseng

Posted on July 7, 2021 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 APROVIA® TOP Fungicide for control of Alternaria blight (Alternaria panax) on ginseng in Canada. APROVIA® TOP Fungicide … Continue reading →

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Changes to Hops Pest Control Products and Updated 2021 Product List

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Melanie Filotas

There are a few changes to pest control products registered on hops in Ontario – both additions and losses. Changes are outlined in this article, and have also been summarized in a new and expanded Hops Pest Control Product List … Continue reading →

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