Mako insecticide has been approved for control of spotted wing drosophila on bushberries, caneberries, strawberries and cherries as well as wasps on cherries in Canada.
- Using drones in Canadian agriculture isn’t new, but using them for pesticide application is. Agassiz, British Columbia federal researchers are working with provincial agencies and an Abbottsford drone company to provide Health Canada with data it…
- Growers of low-growing berries – strawberries and blueberries – now have access to Quadris Top fungicide for control of anthracnose and powdery mildew.
- Parasol fungicide label is expanded for management of several diseases on cranberries, grapes and hops in Canada.
- Research findings into management of viticultural pests have been summarized for grape growers in a comprehensive field manual entitled Guide to the Key Arthropods of Vineyards of Eastern Canada.