Author Archives: Jen Llewellyn

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About Jen Llewellyn

OMAFRA Nursery and Landscape Specialist @onnurserycrops

Still a few bugs around

Have you noticed a lot of small, brown bugs hanging around birch trees this fall?  We get a lot of complaints for insects that congregate in large groups, like this one: the birch catkin bug (hover over image and Click … Continue reading →

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Disposal for Obsolete Pesticides in Ontario next month

Ontario – OBSOLETE PESTICIDE COLLECTIONS (October 2013) Farmers can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and food animal medications this October. Program participants can register products for disposal in one of the following ways: Register online Print and complete the … Continue reading →

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Asian Longhorned Beetle found in Mississauga

     It didn’t take Ontarians long to get used to being in an ALHB-free zone but unfortunately the Asian Long Horned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) has been detected in the GTA again, this time in Mississauga. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency … Continue reading →

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Stink Bugs of Ontario Identification?

Looking for a photo rich identification tool for the Stink Bugs of Ontario? Check out:  http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/bsc/ejournal/pmmm_24/pmmm_24_11.HTM You will be able to key out Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (Halyomorpha halys) from other non-pest stink bugs.  This Identification Key is brought to … Continue reading →

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You have reached Jen Llewellyn for the 17th edition of the 2013  Nursery and Landscape Report, updated on Monday, August 26th.       Environment Canada is calling for sun and cloud and the chance of more showers this afternoon … Continue reading →

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August 12, 2013 Nursery-Landscape Report

You have reached Jen Llewellyn for the 16th edition of the 2013  Nursery and Landscape Report, updated on Monday, August 12th. Environment Canada is calling for sun and cloud and continued cool (low 20’s) temperatures for this week.  It’s going … Continue reading →

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August 2, 2013 Nursery-Landscape Report

You have reached Jen Llewellyn for the 15th edition of the 2013 OMAF and MRA Nursery and Landscape Report, updated on Friday, August 2nd. Environment Canada is calling for sun and cloud and continued cool (low 20’s) temperatures for this … Continue reading →

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Aug 15, 2013 Intelligent Sprayer Demo in Niagara

Growers. Thursday, August 15 at J.C. Bakker & Sons Nurseries.  “Intelligent Sprayer Demo Day”.  If a new sprayer design could reduce crop protection inputs by 70 per cent, would you be interested? Researchers in Ohio are developing efficient  sprayers that … Continue reading →

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July 22, 2013 Nursery-Landscape Report

You have reached Jen Llewellyn for the 14th edition of the 2013 OMAF and MRA Nursery and Landscape Report, updated on Monday, July 22nd. Environment Canada is calling for sun and cloud and much cooler temperatures for this week as … Continue reading →

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July 12, 2013 Nursery-Landscape Report

You have reached Jen Llewellyn for the 13th edition of the 2013 OMAF and MRA Nursery and Landscape Report, updated on Friday, July 12th. Environment Canada is calling for sun and cloud for today and tomorrow, winds will be out … Continue reading →

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