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Titan receives new registration
January 26, 2010, Guelph, Ont – Titan™ seed-piece treatment has an expanded label to include control of above ground pests.


Spider mite predators serve as bio control
spidermitesDecember 29, 2009 – The control of spider mites is being biologically controlled in Pennsylvania apple orchards with two tiny insects known to be natural predators, according to Penn State researchers.


Is there a new pest for Canada on the horizon?
A tiny vinegar fly, known as the spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii), is causing damage in strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and cherries throughout California, and was most recently reported in an Oregon vineyard. There are also reports the pest can infest plums and peaches.


Whiteflies sabotage alarm system of plant
spidermitesDecember 1, 2010 – When spider mites attack a bean plant, the plant responds by producing odours which attract predatory mites.


New insecticide from Valent
November 18, 2009, Guelph, Ont. – Growers have a new, long-lasting insecticide to help them get a strong start to the 2010 season: ClutchTM 50 WDG Insecticide from Valent Canada – Crop and Professional Products.


Natural predators fight spider mites
spidermitesNovember 11, 2009, University Park, PA – The control of spider mites is being biologically controlled in Pennsylvania apple orchards with two tiny insects known to be natural predators, according to Penn State researchers.


Arysta develops new insecticide technology
November 9, 2009 – Arysta LifeScience North America has announced the introduction of new technology that provides an eco-responsive approach to insect control.


Pest identified in Oregon wine grapes
oregongrapesOctober 26, 2009 — A newly recognized pest in Oregon continues to concern fruit growers and researchers with the recent discovery of a Spotted Wing Drosophila fly in a sample of Willamette Valley wine grapes.


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Related Articles

Titan receives new registration
by Administrator | 01/27/2010

Spider mite predators serve as bio control
12/29/2009

Is there a new pest for Canada on the horizon?
by Margaret Land | 12/02/2009

Whiteflies sabotage alarm system of plant
12/02/2009

New insecticide from Valent
11/18/2009

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