Tag Archives: Pest Control Products

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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Ginseng Crop Update – Alternaria, Irrigation and Fertility – June 7, 2023

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

Foliar Diseases Dry weather conditions and low humidity during warm periods have reduced the risk of most diseases of ginseng. However, frost damage in some gardens and plant stress due to dry conditions can result in increased risk of Alternaria … Continue reading →

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Emergency use registration for halo blight (Diaporthe leaf spot/blight) on hops renewed for 2023

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

Melanie Filotas, Horticulture IPM Specialist – OMAFRA and Josh Mosiondz – Provincial Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of an Emergency Use Registration (EUR) for FULLBACK® 125 SC Fungicide for control of halo … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – May 26, 2023

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

There have been several frosts over the past week. Although it was probably not cold enough to cause major damage in most areas, it is possible flower buds may have been affected if you are in a particularly frost prone … Continue reading →

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Tank Mixing Update – Implications for Users of Pest Control Products

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

By: J. Mosiondz (OMAFRA) with input from J. Deveau (OMAFRA) Tank mixing, a practice commonly performed by growers across the agricultural spectrum, is an important practice used to reduce the number of sprayer passes per season, prevent resistance development, and … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Pesticide and Research Prioritization Meeting December 2

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

The Ginseng Pesticide and Research Prioritization Meeting will return as an in-person meeting this year. This is an opportunity to discuss the production issues over the past year, establish research priorities for the coming year and to prioritize products for the minor use … Continue reading →

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