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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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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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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 →

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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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Pest Report: June 2, 2023

We are in the thick of some hot/dry weather, that’s for sure. With those conditions in mind, keep your eyes peeled for building populations of mites, leafhoppers, and powdery mildew (among other things!) these pests can thrive in hot dry … Continue reading →

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