New Apple IPM Guide: Available Late March 2009

A full revision of OMAFRA Publication 310, Integrated Pest Management for Apples, will be available in late March 2009. This updated manual will cost $50, and will help Ontario apple growers to continue to adopt advances in IPM.

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs promotes the adoption of IPM, including using reduced-risk pesticides as well as alternative approaches. Our goal is to ensure that all apple growers use an IPM program, using pesticides only when necessary, and in ways that minimize possible impacts on people and the environment. This manual provides growers and consultants with the information they need to implement a successful IPM program including pest identification, biology, monitoring, thresholds and management.

Stay tuned for Grower IPM Workshops in April 2009 for the launch of this updated resource.

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