Showing posts with label PMRA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PMRA. Show all posts

New Product Registrations - March 2018

Monday, April 16, 2018

Agri-Réseau is a resource available through The Centre de référence en agriculture et agroalimentaire du Québec (CRAAQ).  Every month, they publish a list of new phytoprotection registrations.  At Perennia, we are fortunate to have Mélanie Leclerc as part of our staff, and she has translated the March list of new pesticide registrations for Fruit Trees, Field Crops, Vegetables, Greenhouse, Berries, Ornamental, and"Other" (hops, hemp, quinoa, and basil), which can be found here.

This month strawberries has seen a registration for Prohexadione calcium, a plant growth regulator registered under the name Kudos 27.5 WDG.  To see more detail on registrations please click the link above.

I would also like to highlight that several of these products have been registered as a direct result of the Minor Use Priority Setting process.  Perennia holds regional grower consultations every November/ December that allow NS growers to have a voice in the National selection process. For example, Oxathiapiprolin was selected as a national priority in 2012 and we have now received registration for its use in caneberries!  Your voice counts!

New Product Registrations - March 2018

Agri-Réseau is a resource available through The Centre de référence en agriculture et agroalimentaire du Québec (CRAAQ).  Every month, they publish a list of new phytoprotection registrations.  At Perennia, we are fortunate to have Mélanie Leclerc as part of our staff, and she has translated the March list of new pesticide registrations for Fruit Trees, Field Crops, Vegetables, Greenhouse, Berries, Ornamental, and"Other" (hops, hemp, quinoa, and basil), which can be found here.

Recently highbush blueberries (Bushberry subgroup 13-07B (except lowbush blueberries)) in Eastern Canada and British Columbia have received a registration for a new herbicide containing the active ingredient Indaziflam for annual grass and broadleaf weed control.  To see more detail on registrations please click the link above.

I would also like to highlight that several of these products have been registered as a direct result of the Minor Use Priority Setting process.  Perennia holds regional grower consultations every November/ December that allow NS growers to have a voice in the National selection process. For example, Oxathiapiprolin was selected as a national priority in 2012 and we have now received registration for its use in caneberries!  Remember, your voice counts!

PMRA consultation on Thiamethoxam (Actara 25WG) and Clothianidin (Clutch 50WDG)

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

On December 19, 2017 PMRA announced a re-evaluation of and opened consultations on the neonicotinoid pesticides - Thiamethoxam (Actara 25WG) and Clothianidin (Clutch 50WDG) citing concerns about the effects of neonicotinoid pesticides on bees and other pollinators.

These consultations are open for comment from 19 December 2017 to 19 March 2018 (90 calendar days).  Comments can be provided to PMRA at: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/contact/cps-spc/pmra-arla/pmrapub-eng.php

In summary, the following mitigation measures are being proposed respecting Thiamethoxam (Actara 25WG) use in berries on weevils:

Strawberry
          Remove pre-bloom foliar use
          Maintain post-bloom foliar use with renovation after harvest 
          Remove soil use
Bushberry (incl. highbush blueberry) and Caneberry (incl. raspberry and blackberry)
          Remove pre-bloom and during bloom foliar use
          Maintain post-bloom application

Other crops will also be effected by this re-evaluation.  Complete information on the re-evaluation consultation is available at: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/consultations/neonicotinoid-pesticides.html

PMRA consultation on Thiamethoxam (Actara 25WG) and Clothianidin (Clutch 50WDG)

On December 19, 2017 PMRA announced a re-evaluation of and opened consultations on the neonicotinoid pesticides - Thiamethoxam (Actara 25WG) and Clothianidin (Clutch 50WDG) citing concerns about the effects of neonicotinoid pesticides on bees and other pollinators.

These consultations are open for comment from 19 December 2017 to 19 March 2018 (90 calendar days).  Comments can be provided to PMRA at: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/contact/cps-spc/pmra-arla/pmrapub-eng.php

In summary, the following mitigation measures are being proposed respecting Thiamethoxam (Actara 25WG) use in berries on weevils:

Strawberry
          Remove pre-bloom foliar use
          Maintain post-bloom foliar use with renovation after harvest 
          Remove soil use
Bushberry (incl. highbush blueberry) and Caneberry (incl. raspberry and blackberry)
          Remove pre-bloom and during bloom foliar use
          Maintain post-bloom application

Other crops will also be effected by this re-evaluation.  Complete information on the re-evaluation consultation is available at: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/consultations/neonicotinoid-pesticides.html

PMRA consultation on Thiamethoxam (Actara 25WG) and Clothianidin (Clutch 50WDG)

On December 19, 2017 PMRA announced a re-evaluation of and opened consultations on the neonicotinoid pesticides - Thiamethoxam (Actara 25WG) and Clothianidin (Clutch 50WDG) citing concerns about the effects of neonicotinoid pesticides on bees and other pollinators.

These consultations are open for comment from 19 December 2017 to 19 March 2018 (90 calendar days).  Comments can be provided to PMRA at: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/contact/cps-spc/pmra-arla/pmrapub-eng.php

In summary, the following mitigation measures are being proposed respecting Thiamethoxam (Actara 25WG) use in berries on weevils:

Strawberry
          Remove pre-bloom foliar use
          Maintain post-bloom foliar use with renovation after harvest 
          Remove soil use
Bushberry (incl. highbush blueberry) and Caneberry (incl. raspberry and blackberry)
          Remove pre-bloom and during bloom foliar use
          Maintain post-bloom application

In summary, the following mitigation measures are being proposed respecting Clothianidin (Clutch 50WDG) use in strawberries on tarnished plant bug (Lygus bug):
           Remove pre-bloom application timing based on potential for risk
           Restrict timing to post-bloom application

Other crops will also be effected by this re-evaluation.  Complete information on the re-evaluation consultation is available at: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/consultations/neonicotinoid-pesticides.html

New Tools in the Toolbox for 2016!

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

After a day like today I am sure everyone is itching to get on the fields.  Before you head out be sure to check out some of the new products available to control pests in caneberries.

Movento® 240 SC (Group 23 Insecticide) for control of Aphids in caneberry, including blackberry, raspberry (red and black), wild raspberry as well as cultivars, varieties and/or hybrids of these crops.
Cueva® Commercial (Group M1 Fungicide) for control of Bacterial blight on raspberry and blackberry.
Kasumin® 2L (Group 24 Bactericide) Fire Blight in caneberry, including blackberry, raspberry (red and black), wild raspberry as well as cultivars, varieties and/or hybrids of these crops.

PMRA Information Note Regarding Pesticide Use in High Tunnels – Please refer to the link for complete information.  “Pesticides currently registered in Canada have not been specifically assessed for use in high tunnels. While the PMRA is developing a regulatory position, the application of pesticide products registered to manage specific pests on crops grown in field and/or greenhouses will be permitted for use in high tunnels, unless stated otherwise on the label.”

Updated 2016 Perennia Pest Management Guides available April 2016!!!
Raspberry Insect & Disease Management Schedule 2016 
Guide to Weed Management in Raspberry 2016

New Tools in the Toolbox!

As things thaw and everyone gets into the fields I thought it would be a good time to update you on a few products that have been registered for strawberries since the 2015 season.

Cueva® Commercial (Group M1 Fungicide) for control of Powdery Mildew on strawberry.  
Assail® 70WP Insecticide (Group 4 Insecticide) for control of Aphids, Leaf hoppers, and Tarnished Plant Bugs on strawberry. 
Kenja™ 400SC Fungicide (Group 7 Insecticide) for control of Botrytis Grey Mold on strawberry.
Beleaf™ 50SG Insecticide (Group 9C Insecticide) for control of Aphids and suppression of Lygus bugs in both field and greenhouse strawberry.

PMRA Information Note Regarding Pesticide Use in High Tunnels – Please refer to the link for complete information.  “Pesticides currently registered in Canada have not been specifically assessed for use in high tunnels. While the PMRA is developing a regulatory position, the application of pesticide products registered to manage specific pests on crops grown in field and/or greenhouses will be permitted for use in high tunnels, unless stated otherwise on the label.”

Updated 2016 Perennia Pest Management Guides available April 2016!!!