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August 31- Nursery Pest Updates

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Cassie Russell

As goldenrod begins to paint Ontario’s roadsides and field edges in brilliant shades of yellow, it’s a sure sign that summer is entering its final stretch. Like many of our wild pollinators, I’m also a big fan of goldenrod and … Continue reading →

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Black Vine Weevil Woes

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Cassie Russell

The summer emergence of black vine weevil (BVW) adults of 2026 has begun, with the Landscape Ontario nursery scout finding the first adults on June 17.  The overwintering adults typically start to emerge in early to mid-June (200 – 250 … Continue reading →

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Managing red-headed flea beetles in pots with nematodes: a new video tutorial

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Cassie Russell

Red-headed flea beetle got you down last year? If you have potted plants that are celebrating a birthday in your nursery, simply spraying for adults in July often isn’t enough to limit their damage. A brand new video has just … Continue reading →

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Box tree moth: spring feeding has resumed

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Cassie Russell

Despite what feels like a slow start to spring, box tree moth (BTM) have now exited their winter hibernariums and can now be found actively feeding. So for those who continue to grow and manage boxwood: time to scout and … Continue reading →

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LUNA PRIVILEGE GREENHOUSE® Fungicide label expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage Botrytis blight and Powdery mildew on Greenhouse and Outdoor Ornamentals and Suppression of Powdery Mildew on Rose in Canada

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Cassie Russell

Commercial ornamental growers now have another tool in the toolbox thanks to the Minor Use Program. LUNA PRIVILEGE GREENHOUSE® Fungicide label has been expanded to help growers manage powdery mildew and botrytis in greenhouse and outdoor ornamental crops. Continue reading … Continue reading →

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