Publication 360, Fruit Production Recommendations:
Strawberries (Fruiting Years) - Renovation (after mowing)

Table of Contents

1. Cyclaman mite
2. Precautions
3. Learn more
4. Other Strawberry Calender sections (Fruiting Years)
   • When new growth appears
   • When flower buds are visible in the crown
   • As flower buds extend from crown
   • First bloom
   • 7 to 10 days after first bloom
   • Preharvest
   • Renovation (after mowing, to new growth)
   • Mid-August and again once or twice at 2-week intervals
   • Fall
5. Other Information on Strawberries
   • Strawberry Nutrition
   • Strawberry Calendar (Non-Bearing)
   • Notes on Insects and Diseases on Strawberries
     • Table 5-19. Products Used on Strawberries
     • Table 5-20. Activity of Fungicides on Strawberry Diseases
     • Table 5-21. Miticides Registered on Strawberries
     • Table 5-22. Activity of Insecticides on Strawberry Pests
     • Table 5-23. Strawberry Variety Disease Ratings
6. Other Information on Berries
   • Blueberries
   • Currant and Gooseberries
   • Raspberries
   • Saskatoons
7. Pub 360 Chapter 5 - Strawberry Calendar - (PDF - 229 KB )
8. Related Links

Cyclamen mite (after mowing)

• Materials: Thiodan 50 WP @ 4.00 kg or Thiodan 4 EC @ 5.00 L
  • Comments: These tiny mites feed on developing leaves in the plant crown, causing leaf distortion and stunted growth. High water volumes are needed to wet the new growth in the crown. Apply one of these chemicals in 5,000-8,000 L of water per ha as a drench over the plant row.

Precautions

Read the product label and follow all safety precautions.
Consult the product label for suggested water volumes. Otherwise, use enough water to ensure thorough spray coverage.

Products are listed according to insecticide and fungicide family groups. Use products from different groups to help prevent pest resistance. For resistance management refer to Pest Resistance to Insecticides, Fungicides, Miticides.

For information on strawberry pest identification, monitoring and thresholds, see ONTARIO CropIPM: Integrated Pest Management Training, available at www.ontario.ca/cropIPM or as OMAFRA Publication AF141 in CD format.

For re-entry period, maximum number of applications and chemical group, see Table 5-19. Products Used on Strawberries.

Learn more:

• Notes on Strawberry Diseases and Insects
  • Cyclamen Mite

Related Links

• Notes on Strawberry Diseases and Insects
• OMAFRA Berry Index Page
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Pesticide Application and Safety
• Pesticide Companies and Agents
• Search the PMRA website
• Ontario Minor Use Program
• OMAFRA Publication 505: Ontario Weeds
• OMAFRA Publication 75: Guide To Weed Control: Berry Crops