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Nursery Pest Update: May 22, 2026

Welcome to the first nursery pest update for 2026! 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 →

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Box Tree Moth management: your final window to target larvae before they overwinter

Many regions have seen a small uptick in box tree moth adult catches over the last two weeks, while other trap catches have remained steady since the start of the second adult flight period in mid-August. These constant catches indicate … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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