Tag Archives: BLD

Invasive Species Center events: SLF and BLD workshops this summer

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Cassie Russell

Two FREE invasive species workshops are coming up this summer hosted by the Invasive Species Centre. On July 24 there will be an in-person workshop in Brighton focused on beech leaf disease. On August 6, there will be a spotted … Continue reading →

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ARBOTECT® 20-S Fungicide label expanded via Emergency Use Registration to help manage Beech Leaf Disease on Beech Trees in Canada

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Cassie Russell

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of an Emergency Use Registration minor use label expansion registration for ARBOTECT® 20-S Fungicide for management of Beach Leaf Disease on Beech Trees … Continue reading →

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Beech Leaf Disease in Ontario: What is it, where is it, and what to look for

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Cassie Russell

Across Ontario, reports of beech leaf disease (BLD) in the landscape have been steadily increasing and now some nurseries are also starting to see symptomatic trees. There’s a lot of unanswered questions about this new plant health issue. In the … Continue reading →

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