Pests

Fungus sunscreen expands control of pests
August 31, 2010 – Scientists recently had an opportunity to describe the development and successful initial testing of a substance that acts as a sunscreen for the microscopic spores of a fungus, brightening prospects for wider use of the fungus as a means of wiping out insect pests that attack food crops.

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Gowan acquires rights for Confirm
August 24, 2010 – Gowan Canada, LLC has been granted the Canadian crop protection marketing rights for Confirm 240F agricultural insecticide by Nippon Soda Co. Ltd.

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Apathetic aphids become easier prey for ladybugs
August 11, 2010 – Apathetic aphids – which become accustomed to ignoring genetically engineered chemical alarms in plants and alarms sent by fellow aphids – become easy prey for ladybugs.

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Pear pest’s chemical “come hither” identified
July 6, 2010, Wapato, WA – Pear psylla is a cicada-like pest with a vexing tendency to develop resistance to insecticides. But now, a new weapon could be in the works.

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Label expansion granted for Rimon 10EC
June 25, 2010, Guelph, Ont – The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion for RIMON 10EC Insecticide for control of European corn borer on field peppers.

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Organic not always greener choice: study
June 24, 2010, Guelph, Ont – Consumers shouldn’t assume that, because a product is organic, it’s also environmentally friendly

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Coragen approved for swede midge in cole crops
May 21, 2010, Mississauga, Ont – Growers in Ontario have access to a new tool to help protect cole crops from swede midge, thanks to a new minor use registration for DuPont Coragen insecticide. 

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With spring vegetable gardens comes pests
April 29, 2010, Victoria, Texas – April is the time for spring vegetable gardens. More and more people are growing their own fruits and vegetables and doing it organically. Unfortunately, with a garden comes pests.

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