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June 13th, 1:30 to 4 p.m:

Canada: Whitefly control in poinsettias to be discussed at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre

OMAFRA in conjunction with Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, University of Guelph and Flowers Canada Ontario Inc. will be holding a meeting to discuss options for whitefly control in poinsettias for the coming season. The meeting will be held at the Vineland Research Centre (Rittenhouse Hall) on Thursday, June 13th, 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Discussions will include:

  • A summary of last year's biocontrol issues - what went right and what went wrong.
  • B and Q biotype whiteflies - results of last year's U of G monitoring project and what it means.
  • The whitefly control project (on poinsettia cuttings) still in progress at Vineland, with results where they are available.
  • •Plans/recommendations for this year.

There is no cost to this event, but if you are planning to attend, could you please send an email to Graeme Murphy [email protected].This will help with organizational details for the meeting.

Source: Greenhouse Canada - Flower Growers Canada
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