Hello,
everyone
Each year,
we gather the current season's local pest challenge information for each major
crop in NS. We submit this information to the Pest Management Center, AAFC, to
determine registration needs for pest control products and receive research
grants to conduct efficacy testing in selected crops.
We have
been submitting the pest challenges for NS cranberry production over the last
few years, and below is what I received from growers in terms of 2023 pest
challenges:
1. Insect
Pest: a. Cranberry Fruitworm; b. Blackheaded Fireworm; c. Black Vine Weevil; d.
Weevils
2. Disease
Pest: a. Fruit Rots
3. Weed
Pest: a. Low-growing broadleaf weeds; b. Rushes; c. Perennial Grasses
Please
save the date for our annual selection
of minor use pesticide priorities for Nova Scotia crops for
2024. The session for berries will take place virtually via Zoom on Tuesday,
November 19 from 1 PM to 2 PM.
Perennia’s minor use representative,
Michelle Cortens, and the provincial minor use coordinator Deney
Augustine Joseph will briefly outline the process. Then as a group you will be
guided through the different crops to assess the priority pest control needs
for insects, weeds/growth regulators, and diseases. If you have potential
solutions on your radar (products registered in other crops or for
other uses) or have heard of products you might be interested in, please
bring those along as well.
I
encourage you to attend to share your pest concerns for this production season.
If you can’t attend, but would like to share your concerns, please let me know
and I will pass the information to the team. Hugh Lyu, hlyu@perennia.ca or 902-890-0472.
Here are
the details for joining the meeting.
Berries
Local Minor Use Planning
Tuesday,
November 19 at 1 PM to 2 PM
Link: https://perennia.zoom.us/j/87464278710
Passcode:
474588
Thank you!
Hugh