Saturday, June 20, 2020 - Karen Davidson

This biological mycoinsecticide label has been expanded via the Minor Use Program for management of whiteflies, aphids and thrips on additional greenhouse-grown crops in Canada. These include eggplant, lettuce, mint, onion and Brassica transplants, Asian water spinach and strawberries.

Monday, June 15, 2020 - Karen Davidson

PMRA has granted approval for Closer insecticide in root and tuber vegetables to control leafhoppers and tarnished plant bug in addition to the existing label for aphid control.

Monday, June 8, 2020 - Karen Davidson

Due to COVID-19, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency is likely delaying several re-evaluation decisions. Growers should note that some of those decisions impact horticultural products.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 - Karen Davidson

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pest Management Centre has announced that only 30 per cent of the field and greenhouse crop protection trials will go forward in 2020.

Friday, May 8, 2020 - Karen Davidson

If you haven’t applied your pre-emergent herbicides, now is the perfect time and if possible try to apply all post-emergent herbicides when temperatures are above 60oF or 16°C. This is May 8 advice from Kristen Obeid, OMAFRA weed management specialist for horticulture.

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 - Karen Davidson

The popular fruit crop protection guides are now available as five stand-alone publications for apples, berries, grapes, tender fruit and tree nuts.