Category Archives: IPM

Box tree moth are waking up!

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Cassie Russell

We had some unseasonably warm days this March and April here in Ontario which resulted in a few instances where box tree moth (BTM) were coming out of their hibernaria during the day to feed, but quickly retreat back when … Continue reading →

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In case you missed it: “How-to” Video for Releasing Biocontrol Agents Successfully

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Cassie Russell

The Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, in collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), has produced a number of videos demonstrating important greenhouse IPM practices that will be posted throughout the season on the ONfloriculture blog. “How-to” Video of … Continue reading →

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Reminder: No pruning oaks from now until November

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Cassie Russell

Calling anyone who deals with oak trees including nurseries, garden centers, homeowners and tree professionals! Let this be your friendly reminder: now that April is upon us, you should hold off on pruning your oaks until November to protect trees … Continue reading →

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Common Ontario Syrphids: ID Sheet Resource

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Cassie Russell

Last week at the nursery growers IPM workshops, we heard from speakers who covered topics related to biological controls in nursery crops and how to ID and promote natural enemies to help with insect pest issues. With that at the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming IPM workshops: Register now!

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Cassie Russell

Intended audience: Nursery staff, agri-businesses/consultants, and other IPM specialists I’m very happy to announce the return of IPM workshops for nursery crops! Register by filling out the following form: Click here. These half day, in-person only workshops are geared towards … Continue reading →

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Funding opportunity for nursery growers – Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Cassie Russell

A new program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) called the Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative, was launched yesterday. Applications for the Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative will be accepted as of September 19, 2023 with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis and … Continue reading →

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ALTUS® insecticide registered for Emergency Use to control spotted lanternfly on outdoor nursery and landscape ornamental plants in Canada

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Cassie Russell

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a emergency use registration for ALTUS® insecticide for control of spotted lanternfly on ornamental nursery and landscape ornamentals in Canada. Note: Spotted Lanternfly … Continue reading →

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KOPA® insecticidal soap expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage spotted lanternfly nymphs on ornamentals

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Cassie Russell

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for KOPA® insecticidal soap for suppression of spotted lanternfly nymphs on ornamental and shade trees, and outdoor … Continue reading →

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August 10: Pest Update

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Cassie Russell

Well the summer feels like it’s flown by and somehow we are already into the second week of August. I saw that a garden center the other day had out a crop of early flowering chrysanthemums and that was quite … Continue reading →

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Box Tree Moth Pheromone Lures: time to replace?

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Cassie Russell

If you’re using pheromone traps to monitor for box tree moth this season, it might be time to change your lures. If you are using the gel/syringe lures that last 3 months and you set the traps up the first … Continue reading →

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