Tag Archives: Pests

Spotted Lanternfly Update – See It? Stop It. Don’t Spread It.

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Melanie Filotas

Hannah Fraser, Entomologist-Horticulture, OMAFA Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula, SLF) is an invasive planthopper that threatens Ontario’s agricultural sector. The pest was accidentally introduced to the United States (US) from its native range in China and has since spread to multiple … Continue reading →

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Spotted wing drosophila update for Ontario haskap growers – June 26, 2025

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Melanie Filotas

Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an established pest of a wide range of berry and other soft-fleshed crops, including haskap.  While most flies will only attack damaged or rotting fruit, SWD can lay its eggs in healthy, ripe fruit, leading … Continue reading →

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Climate Change in Southern Ontario – Potential Impacts for Specialty Crops

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

When most people think about climate change, an image of excessive heat and drought comes to mind. In Canada, we may also think about warmer winters and reduced snowfall (this winter excluded). There is also the impression that weather conditions … Continue reading →

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Update – ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn next Wednesday July 19 @ noon

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

Just added! In addition to the content mentioned in this morning’s post, during the July 19 ONHoppenings, Melanie and Evan will be joined by Justin Renkema, an Entomologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada who will give a brief introduction a … Continue reading →

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Reminder – ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn next Wednesday July 19 @ noon

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

Just a reminder that the next ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn session is scheduled for next Wednesday July 19 at noon. Each ONHoppenings session will feature an initial 30 minute presentation from Melanie and Evan, after which we will open it … Continue reading →

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Haskap grower update – spotted wing drosophila active in Ontario

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an invasive fly from Asia that attacks a wide range of soft-fleshed fruits, including berries, grapes and cherries.  While most flies will only attack damaged or rotting fruit, SWD can lay its eggs in healthy, … Continue reading →

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