In this episode, Kristy chats with fellow OMAFRA Horticulture IPM Specialists, Wendy McFadden-Smith (tender fruit and grape) and Melanie Filotas (specialty crops) to talk about the importance of regular pest scouting, from how often and how much to what to look for and where in perennial crops. Questions for Wendy or Melanie? Contact them at [email protected] or [email protected].   

Check out the Ontario CropIPM website for more information on scouting as well as identification, biology and management of key pests in horticultural crops grown in Ontario. For videos on Ontario horticulture, visit the ONhortcrops YouTube channel.

For more updates on Ontario horticulture and educational events, visit:

• ONvegetables
• ONfruit
• ONspecialtycrops

Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at [email protected] 

Music: Aspire by Scott Holmes