Monday, May 27, 2019 - Karen Davidson

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.

Monday, May 27, 2019 - Karen Davidson

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 will need to determine the viability and safety of drone-based pesticide applications.

Friday, May 24, 2019 - Karen Davidson

Growers of low-growing berries – strawberries and blueberries – now have access to Quadris Top fungicide for control of anthracnose and powdery mildew.

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - Karen Davidson

Parasol fungicide label is expanded for management of several diseases on cranberries, grapes and hops in Canada.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - Karen Davidson

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.

Monday, May 13, 2019 - Karen Davidson

Canadian growers have a new tool in the fight against fungicide resistance. ManageResistanceNow.ca has added fungicide best practice information to help growers minimize the development of resistance in their crops.