Andermatt Canada has announced the registration of Plutex for control of diamondback moth. This product does not impact the population of beneficial insects in the field.
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has approved a minor use label expansion registration for Kopa insecticidal soap for suppression of spotted lanternfly nymphs on fruit trees and grapes in Canada. This is a preparedness measure in case spotted lanternfly is detected in Canada.
As a preparedness measure, PMRA has approved Danitol insecticide for use in pome and stone fruits in case spotted lanternfly is found in Canada. The product has also been labelled for caneberries and bushberries.
The PMRA has approved a minor use label expansion registration amending Ethrel liquid plant growth regulator to differentiate PHI values between mechanical- and hand-harvesting methods used on field tomatoes in Canada.
Crop protection columnist Chris Duyvelshoff updates the work of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, highlighting one new product of interest to tender fruit orchardists.
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