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Author Archives: Cassie Russell
May 21, 2024 – Nursery Pest Report
Dare I say we’ve had a lovely spring; the air is wafting with lovely smells of blooming flowers, tree canopies are filling in fast, and gardens and landscapes are full of insect activity. Most regions in Southern Ontario have already … Continue reading
Notice for Boxwood Growers: updated regulated area announced
On May 14, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) updated the regulated area of Canada to reflect recent box tree moth detections east of Ontario. The expanded regulated area includes Ontario and all provinces east of Ontario except Prince Edward … Continue reading
Posted in box tree moth, Invasive Species
Tagged box tree moth, boxwood, BTM, ontario boxwood, regulated area
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Box tree moth are waking up!
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
Posted in box tree moth, Insects, Invasive Species, IPM
Tagged box tree moth, box tree moth IPM, BTM, btm larvae, ipm in the landscape, treat btm
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In case you missed it: “How-to” Video for Releasing Biocontrol Agents Successfully
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
Posted in Insects, IPM
Tagged best management practices, biocontrol agents, biological control, bios, IPM, success with biologicals
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Reminder: No pruning oaks from now until November
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
Posted in Arboriculture, Diseases, Insects, IPM, landscape
Tagged CFIA, isa ontario, oak pruning, oak wilt, oak wilt ontario, quercus, regulated pest
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Common Ontario Syrphids: ID Sheet Resource
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
Posted in Insects, IPM, landscape
Tagged beneficial insects, ecology, flower flies, hover flies, insect ID, ipm in the landscape, natural enemies
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Highlights from Short Course 2024
What an amazing turnout we had at the Nursery Growers Short course on February 7th. The event sold out in record-time and we had a packed venue. For those who couldn’t make it (or those who maybe accidentally dozed off … Continue reading
Posted in Educational Opportunities, Innovations, Nursery Production
Tagged business principles, grower tips, grower updates, learning opportunities, new technologies, nursery growers education, Nursery Growers Short Course, Ontario nursery growers short course, ontario nursery production, soil and media
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Reimagining tree nursery inventory using 3D vision and automation
Last week, David Weales from the University of Guelph presented at the Nursey Grower’s Short Course and provided an update to growers on the status of a project that was started in 2020 to develop an automated system for measuring … Continue reading
Funding Opportunity Available for Farms/Nurseries
OMAFRA is pleased to announce the new Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative, with $25M in funding to support growth and productivity for producers and processors. Read about the program below or sign up for one of the virtual webinars to learn more. The Initiative … Continue reading
Posted in Funding, Funding Opportunity
Tagged agri-tech innovation, funding for nurseries, innovation, new funding, SCAP funding
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Upcoming IPM workshops: Register now!
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
