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Author Archives: Cassie Russell
ACELEPRYN® insecticide label expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage Box tree moth on Outdoor Ornamentals (boxwood) in Canada
By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFA& Cassie Russell, Nursery and Landscape Specialist, OMAFA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for ACELEPRYN® insecticide for control of Box Tree Moth (BTM) … Continue reading
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Tagged acelepryn, box tree moth, BTM, BTM IPM, Nursery IPM, nursery IPM for BTM
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Nursery IPM Update: May 21, 2025
Welcome to the first nursery pest update for 2025! Most regions of Southern Ontario are between the 50-100 GDD (base 10°C) range with full bloom of Syringa vulgaris. In more southern regions such as Harrow and the Niagara peninsula, GDD … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, IPM, Weekly Nursery Landscape Report
Tagged box tree moth, boxwood pests, insects, ipm in the nursery, nature, nursery insect pests, Nursery IPM, nursery IPM report, ontario nursery crops, Ornamental IPM, photography, plants, publication 840, spongy moth, spruce spider mite, travel
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Intro to IPM – training for summer scouts
If you’re looking for a refresher of IPM basics relating to scouting, OMAFA’s annual Intro to IPM workshop is taking place on Thursday May 1st at the Ontario Crops Research Centre in Simcoe. This workshop is free to attend but … Continue reading
Posted in Educational Opportunities, IPM
Tagged ipm basics, scout training, summer scout training
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Plum Pox Virus – Regulated Area Expansion in Hamilton
On Feb 24, 2025 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced the expansion of the regulated area for plum pox virus in Ontario’s Niagara/Hamilton region. This expansion follows a recent detection of the virus inside the western edge of the … Continue reading
Posted in Diseases, landscape
Tagged CFIA Plum Pox, Plum Pox Virus, PPV, PPV ontario
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Upcoming Webinar: Scouting your Ornamental Crops like a Pro!
Ever feel like you’re taking too much time scouting your crops for insects or diseases? Or, maybe you feel the opposite – you’re willing to spend the time, but you keep missing critical pests. If scouting has been a challenge … Continue reading
Invasive Species Survey for Nursery Growers
Calling all nursery growers: the Invasive Species Centre is conducting a needs assessment survey for the agricultural sector to gauge gaps and needs with regards to invasive species impacts & resources. Invasive species impact the nursery sector in many different … Continue reading
Register now for the Nursery Growers Short Course
It’s that time again! The Nursery Growers Short Course will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at a NEW and LARGER space, Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre. Registration is LIVE. Click here to register before January 19th for … Continue reading
Summer Jobs with OMAFA & Nursery Crops!
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness – Agriculture Development Branch in Guelph is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic students to apply for our summer positions! These summer student positions will provide an excellent opportunity for those interested … Continue reading
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Tagged nursery crops jobs, nursery scout, student, summer job
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Keep a watchful eye, for the Spotted Lanternfly!
While there are still NO known ESTABLISHED populations in Ontario, there have been more recent interceptions and sightings of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly this fall, with a few sighted in the Windsor-Essex region.
Posted in Insects, Invasive Species, landscape
Tagged invasive insects, Invasive species, invasive species ontario, lanternfly, Report SLF, SLF, spotted lanternfly
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What mesh type is needed to exclude box tree moth adults in boxwood production?
This blog post aims to summarize the findings of a study conducted last winter on various types of mesh exclusion netting that boxwood growers in Ontario could use for safeguarding boxwood to exclude box tree moth adults in a controlled … Continue reading
Posted in box tree moth, Invasive Species, IPM, Nursery Production
Tagged box tree moth, BTM, BTM IPM, exclusion netting, safeguarding
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