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Author Archives: Cassie Russell
Pest Update: July 13
In this post: The planet saw its hottest day on record already this month, and experts say we could set more records. On Monday July 3rd, the average global temperature reached 17.01˚C. On Tuesday the 4th, the average global temperature … Continue reading
Upcoming GrowON Webinar: Comforting Lies and Unpleasant Truths about Pesticide Application Methods
Ever wonder why you spray the label rate of a pesticide, and you just don’t see good control? Does it have to do with your application method? Your crop? Or something to do with the label rate? According to Dr. … Continue reading
Posted in Educational Opportunities, IPM, Uncategorized
Tagged Application methods, IPM, pesticides, Sprayers 101
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Japanese Beetles Have Started To Emerge
Back by not so popular demand, Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) adults are starting to emerge and take flight in southern Ontario! We caught our first adults in pheromone traps this weekend in Guelph.
Posted in Insects, Invasive Species, IPM, landscape
Tagged beetles, japanese beetle, JB, JB adults, JB emergence, JB infographic, white grubs
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Box tree moth update/ DeltaGard Insecticide renewed for use against BTM in Ontario
The Emergency Use Registration (EUR) for DeltaGard on box tree moth has been renewed for another year effective until June 23, 2024. This EUR only applies to commercial facilities in Ontario growing boxwood outdoors. Big thank you to the OMAFRA … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Invasive Species, IPM, landscape
Tagged boxtree moth, boxwood, BTM, BTM adults, deltagard, emergency use, IPM, Pheromone traps
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Don’t give a free ride to the Spotted Lanternfly
Authored by Hannah Fraser, Wendy McFadden-Smith, Cassie Russell, and Denise Beaton, OMAFRA Spotted lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive sap-feeding planthopper native to Asia. First identified in Pennsylvania in 2014, it has spread to at least 14 states. While live … Continue reading
Posted in Arboriculture, Insects, Invasive Species, landscape
Tagged Invasive species, lanternfly, SLF, SLF ontario, spotted lanternfly
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NEW PEST ALERT: First Canadian Detection of Oak Wilt In Niagara
Article authored by Jenny Liu – Agroforestry, Maple, and Tree Nut Specialist, OMAFRA. FROM THE CFIA: “Oak wilt has been found in a residential area in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This is the first confirmed detection of oak wilt in Canada. To … Continue reading
Posted in Arboriculture, Diseases, Environment, Invasive Species, landscape
Tagged Invasive species, oak wilt, oak wilt canada, oak wilt niagara
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Pest Report: June 2, 2023
We are in the thick of some hot/dry weather, that’s for sure. With those conditions in mind, keep your eyes peeled for building populations of mites, leafhoppers, and powdery mildew (among other things!) these pests can thrive in hot dry … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Invasive Species, IPM, Weekly Nursery Landscape Report
Tagged box tree moth, IPM, nursery scout, potato leafhoppers, Scouting, spongy moth
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Funding Opportunity: Invasive Species Action Fund
The Invasive Species Centre has launched a funding opportunity for projects and the deadline to apply is June 7, 2023.
Posted in Funding, Funding Opportunity, Invasive Species, Uncategorized
Tagged Funding, Invasive species, ISAF, ISC
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Directive Posted for box tree moth: D-22-04
For Ontario nurseries that grow and ship boxwood outside of Ontario, D-22-04: Box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) – domestic and import phytosanitary requirements, has now been posted.
Pest Report : May Long Weekend!
Happy May long weekend to everyone! What a wonderful (and busy) time of year. This week I’ve been appreciating all the fantastic blooms in the landscape: have we ever had a bloom this long and beautiful? Not that I can … Continue reading
Posted in Diseases, Insects, IPM, Weekly Nursery Landscape Report
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