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Tag Archives: IPM
Integrated Pest Management Webinars for Nursery Growers
This January, OMAFA is presenting a series of webinars focused on integrated pest management (IPM) topics for nursery growers. See below for the list of webinars and links to register through zoom. Registration is free, but you must register for … Continue reading
Boxwoods: Time to check & treat for the next generation of box tree moth
Adult box tree moths have been observed and captured throughout Southern Ontario over the last couple weeks and as their eggs hatch, early instar box tree moth larvae will start to feed again on boxwood shrubs. This second period of … Continue reading
August 2, 2024 – Pest Updates
It’s August already!? Anyone else wondering where July went? It’s continued to be a hot and humid summer, that’s for sure. Some plants have definitely been feeling the stress of the heat, but one things for sure: the insects are … Continue reading
Box Tree Moth: Time to scout and treat the second generation
Adult box tree moths have been observed throughout Southern Ontario over the last couple weeks and as their eggs hatch, early instar box tree moth larvae start to feed again on boxwood shrubs. This second period of feeding activity is … Continue reading
Posted in Arboriculture, box tree moth, Insects, Invasive Species, IPM, landscape
Tagged box tree moth, boxwood, BTM, btm larvae, buxus, IPM, ipm in the landscape, second generation, 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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August 10: Pest Update
Well the summer feels like it’s flown by and somehow we are already into the second week of August. I saw that a garden center the other day had out a crop of early flowering chrysanthemums and that was quite … Continue reading
Posted in Diseases, Insects, Invasive Species, IPM, landscape, Weekly Nursery Landscape Report
Tagged August pests, BTM, Invasive species, IPM, JB, leaf spot, monitoring, overwatering, pest report, root rot, scouting in the nursery, SLF, TSSM
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Box Tree Moth: Time to start treating the second generation
Early instar box tree moth larvae have started to be found on boxwood shrubs in Ontario; mainly in the GTA and Niagara region. This is the start of the second generation. Now is the time to inspect your boxwoods again … Continue reading
Posted in Arboriculture, Insects, Invasive Species, IPM, landscape
Tagged box tree moth, boxwood, BTM, btm larvae, buxus, IPM, ipm in the landscape, second generation, treat btm
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Pest Update: July 13
In this post: The planet saw its hottest day on record already this month, and experts say we could set more records. On Monday July 3rd, the average global temperature reached 17.01˚C. On Tuesday the 4th, the average global temperature … Continue reading
Upcoming GrowON Webinar: Comforting Lies and Unpleasant Truths about Pesticide Application Methods
Ever wonder why you spray the label rate of a pesticide, and you just don’t see good control? Does it have to do with your application method? Your crop? Or something to do with the label rate? According to Dr. … Continue reading
Posted in Educational Opportunities, IPM, Uncategorized
Tagged Application methods, IPM, pesticides, Sprayers 101
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Box tree moth update/ DeltaGard Insecticide renewed for use against BTM in Ontario
The Emergency Use Registration (EUR) for DeltaGard on box tree moth has been renewed for another year effective until June 23, 2024. This EUR only applies to commercial facilities in Ontario growing boxwood outdoors. Big thank you to the OMAFRA … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Invasive Species, IPM, landscape
Tagged boxtree moth, boxwood, BTM, BTM adults, deltagard, emergency use, IPM, Pheromone traps
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