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Author Archives: Cassie Russell
Spotted Lanternfly Expert Q&A Panel: Register Now
Register today for this virtual event!Date: Tuesday, November 10Time: 10:00 AM (ET) Hosted by the Invasive Species Centre, this webinar will cover the current status of Spotted Lanternfly in Canada and what lies ahead. A panel of experts from the … Continue reading
SLF Update: Regulated area announced by CFIA
In October, an “established population” of Spotted Lanternfly was declared in Essex County, meaning that the insect is now present and reproducing in the environment, confirmed through official CFIA surveys. On October 23, 2026, the CFIA announced a regulated area … Continue reading
SLF update: more detections and busting some myths
The CFIA has updated its Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) observations page with a listed 23 detections in Ontario, all in Windsor/Essex County and confirmed an established population in Essex County. Details can be found on the SLF observations in Canada page. … Continue reading
Free workshops on Spotted Lanternfly (Niagara and Windsor)
Landscape Ontario and OMAFA are partnering to provide two more FREE Spotted Lanternfly workshops this fall. Have burning questions about SLF? Not sure how SLF may affect your green industry business or clients? Come attend the workshops. Session #1: Niagara … Continue reading
Pest Alert: Confirmed detection of Spotted Lanternfly in Windsor, Ontario
Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of reported sightings and interceptions of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), many along the Windsor/Detroit border in Ontario. On September 15, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the … Continue reading
Saying farewell to the 2026 summer students
Every year, we get lots of brilliant and driven students applying to be nursery scouts and summer research assistants. This summer we had the pleasure of welcoming two wonderful members to the nursery team: Grace Varrasso and Kaylea Bray. Read … Continue reading
August 31- Nursery Pest Updates
As goldenrod begins to paint Ontario’s roadsides and field edges in brilliant shades of yellow, it’s a sure sign that summer is entering its final stretch. Like many of our wild pollinators, I’m also a big fan of goldenrod and … Continue reading
What are those white specks on Japanese Beetles? Meet: The Winsome Fly
As many of you may have noticed, Japanese beetle (JB) flight is well underway this summer. Populations of these distinct copper and green coloured beetles tend to peak in early July through to mid-August in Southern Ontario and will persist … Continue reading
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Windsor/Essex area professionals: get trained on Spotted Lanternfly!
Calling all landscape & horticulture professionals in the Windosor/Essex area: We need your help! Landscape Ontario and OMAFA are providing a FREE one-hour training workshop on Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) at two locations in the Windsor/Essex region on August 19th. Never … Continue reading
After the Flood: Managing Waterlogging on Farms
Our thoughts are with the growers and communities affected by the recent flooding events caused by significant rainfall across Northern Niagara. These severe weather events have resulted in flooding of orchards, vineyards, nurseries, farm buildings, homes, and roads, creating substantial … Continue reading
