It will soon be that time of year again, when Japanese beetle adults begin to fly. However, the cooler spring means pupation may take longer. So what does that mean for timing of control products?
This post answers those questions and provides updated infographics for JB control for those exporting to non-JB areas.
By now, you may of heard of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), referred to more simply as “Rugose”. It is a viral disease that predominately impacts tomato plants, but also peppers, leaving fruit damaged and unmarketable.
It was first detected in Israel in 2014 but has now been found in parts of North America.
If you are a Canadian ornamental grower that ALSO grows tomato liners as part of your spring crop selection, or if you grow ORNAMENTAL PEPPERS, here is what you need to know regarding Rugose symptoms, prevention and more importantly, regulations.
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Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) adults are starting to take flight in southern Ontario. They have been spotted in Hamilton and Niagara this week. Read on for an updated post on WHAT and WHEN to spray for JB to meet certification requirements if you ship product outside Ontario.
Continue reading “Japanese Beetles are in Flight! How to control JB under the new GCP regulations.”
The Japanese beetle season is upon us once again! Adults were spotted this week in Southern Ontario.
Shipping outside Ontario or need to meet the requirements of the JB module for the Greenhouse Certification Program? Not sure what’s required?
This post contains a treatment “decision tree” and a JB product “cheat sheet” to help growers of greenhouse ornamentals.
Continue reading “Japanese beetles are in flight! WHAT and WHEN to spray.”