Tag Archives: Pesticide

Managing hops downy mildew in Ontario

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Melanie Filotas

With the onset of downy mildew in Ontario hops over the last few weeks, there have been lots of questions about how to manage this disease. While there is a lot of excellent information on US sites on cultural practices for managing hops downy … Continue reading →

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Reason® Fungicide label expanded via Minor Use Program to control Phytophthora on ginseng

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Sean Westerveld

By: J. Chaput, OMAF and MRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of an URMULE registration for Reason® Fungicide for control of Phytophthora blight and root rot on ginseng in Canada. Reason® … Continue reading →

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Pesticide Classification in Ontario – A Guide for Ginseng Growers

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Sean Westerveld

Growers know that that when it comes to pesticide application, the label is the law. However, the label only includes federal laws regarding use of a specific pesticide, but provincial laws also govern pesticide application. Under Regulation 63/09 of the … Continue reading →

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GINSENG PRODUCERS Receive Minor Use Registration for ACROBAT® 50 WP Fungicide for suppression of Phytophthora blight

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Sean Westerveld

By: J. Chaput, OMAF and MRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use registration for ACROBAT® 50 WP Fungicide (dimethomorph) for suppression of Phytophthora blight on ginseng in Canada. … Continue reading →

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Maestro 80DF Fungicide Registered for Control of Several Diseases of Ginseng

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Sean Westerveld

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has approved the full registration of Maestro 80 DF (captan) fungicide for control of rhizoctonia root rot (Rhizoctonia solani), pythium root rot and damping-off (Pythium spp.), phytophthora root rot (Phytophthora cactorum) and grey mould (Botrytis … Continue reading →

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Fontelis Fungicide Registered for Control of Botrytis Blight of Ginseng

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Sean Westerveld

DuPont recently announced the registration of Fontelis Fungicide (penthiopyrad) for control of Botrytis (Gray mold) on the Root Vegetable Crop Group, which includes ginseng. Fontelis is also registered for several foliar diseases of a wide range of fruit and vegetable … Continue reading →

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