Register By June 6 For Our LAST Thrips ID Workshop at CGC!

Want to learn more about the different thrips that infest greenhouse crops? Want to be able to confidently identify them to species? Interested in how species affects IPM porgrams? Then sign up for our LAST thrips identification workshop!

This workshop will be held at the Canadian Greenhouse Conference Oct 9-10 (final date of workshop TBD). Although the conference isn’t until October, we need you to pre-register for the workshop by June 6. (Why? Because a lot goes into planning and advertising a conference, and we need to know NUMBERS, folks!).

Read on for what this workshop entails and how to pre-register.

Japanese Beetle Control 2024: Get your Japanese Beetle Treatments on BEFORE May 15!

For those of you planning on shipping ornamental products out of Ontario anytime between May 15 and June 15, this is your reminder to get your curative application of Acelepryn on BEFORE May 15! Recall that no pesticides are allowed when Japanese beetle (JB) pupae are present (generally, May 15-June 15 in Ontario). So, if you haven’t already curatively treated your plants that are about to go out the door (either after Aug 15 in 2023 or before May 15 2024) they may not meet shipping requirements.

For more details, check our our updated infographic for JB control products and timing to know what to apply when. Not sure if you need to treat for JB or not? This post also contains a decision tree and a quick reference table for applicable JB programs when shipping outside Ontario.

Last Chance to Register for Leamington Thrips ID Workshop!

For those of you who’ve already pre-registered for our popular Thrips Identification Workshop on May 16th in Leamington, ON, please check your email and CONFIRM YOUR SPOT!

We still have a few more spots open for May 17, but you need to act fast. The last day to register (or confirm your pre-registration) for the Leamington workshop is May 6th.

Read on for what this workshop entails and how to register.

“How-to” Video of the Week: Checking the Quality of Predatory Biocontrols

In this week’s “how-to” video, we’ll continue exploring how to assess the quality of the biocontrol agents you receive. This video focuses on predators, such as mites, Aphidoletes, Orius, Dalotia (Atheta) and more.

Keep reading to find the link to the video and addional resources. The next few videos will look at quality control guidelines for other types of biocontrol agents, so make sure to subscribe to the blog if you haven’t already!

Save On Energy Webinar: Battery Energy Storage System Safety for Greenhouses

Join Save On Energy, offered through the Independent Electricity System Operator (ISEO), for an upcoming webinar exploring the safety of battery energy storage systems on May 14^th 2024 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Keep reading to learn how to register.

“How-to” Video of the Week: Biocontrol Failures – Why Do They Happen?

For the past few weeks we’ve been releasing short videos demonstrating important greenhouse IPM strategies based on current best practices.

In this week’s video, Dr. Rose Buitenhuis from the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre discusses several factors that cause a biocontrol program to fail, and explains the importance of assessing the quality of the biocontrol agents you receive. This is a great video for anyone who’s had ups and downs with their biocontrol program in the past.

Keep reading to find the link to the video and further reading on what can cause a biocontrol program to succeed or fail. The videos for the next several weeks will dive into the details of quality control guidelines for specific natural enemies.

Greenhouse Canada Grower Day

Looking to connect with other growers? Interested in hearing about the latest innovations from industry experts? Register for GROWER DAY! June 18^th, 2024.

Find the registration link below.

“How-to” Video of the Week: Monitoring for Pests

Last week we introduced you to the first video in our “how-to” series, designed to demonstrate important greenhouse IPM strategies based on the current information and best practices. This week’s video is about a keystone of IPM: effective monitoring of pests.

With each video being under 10 minutes long, they can be a useful tool in training new staff. They also contain some helpful tricks and tips for more experienced pest management practitioners!

All videos were developed by the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, in collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), and are applicable to both greenhouse flower and vegetable producers.

Keep reading to find the link to the video and further reading for successful monitoring. And, stay tuned for next week’s video, all about quality assurance testing of natural enemies!

“How-to” Video of the Week: 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.

These videos are based on current information and best practices, and are in an easy-to-follow format. Better yet, they are all under 10 minutes long!

Each week, we’ll be releasing a new video. All videos in the series are applicable to both greenhouse floriculture and vegetable pest management.

Keep reading to find the link to the video and further reading for successful IPM!

Our Popular Thrips Identification Workshop is Adding Another Date!

Our thrips ID workshop in March in Vineland was a smash hit, and the May 16th date in Leamington ON is already full!

So, we’ve decided to add an extra date to acommodate as many growers and industry reps as possible.

The new date will be in Leamington on May 17th. And remember, there’s always the workshop at the Canadian Greenhouse Conference as well! Read on for what this workshop entails and how to register.