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Pests

Spotted lanternfly poses a serious economic threat to Ontario's wine, horticulture and forestry industries.
Jun 7, 2024

Be on the lookout for invasive pests this season

Monitor landscapes for box tree moth and report any sightings of spotted lanternfly.
Spotted lanternfly
Jan 12, 2022

Existing and emerging invasive pest threats

We need to be prepared to battle harmful alien creatures whose introduction and spread threatens the recreational, ecological and economic values of our natural environment.
May 27, 2021

Gypsy Moth Spring 2021

"Moderate to severe" defoliation expected in southern Ontario hotspots this year
Sep 12, 2019

Minor use priority update

Screening studies will be conducted to find effective solutions for hard-to-control pests.
Apr 17, 2019

Landscape Ontario leads program to control the spread of box tree moth

Tools are available to help identify and report suspected sightings of box tree moth on varieties of boxwood.
Jul 15, 2017

BugFinder app now available for Android

Released earlier this year on iOS, the BugFinder app is now available at the Google Play Store for Android devices.
Jul 4, 2014
Video

Garden entertaining ideas

Landscape Ontario's Denis Flanagan discusses solutions to popular gardening questions such as dealing with bugs, beetles and water conservation — and offers creative ideas for entertaining guests with elements from the garden.
Jun 11, 2013

Nursery and landscape pests

An interactive guide to identifying pests in the landscape.
May 15, 2012

More insects in 2012

Pam Charbonneau, OMAFRA turfgrass specialist, says this spring has seen an increase in grub calls and infestations.
Jan 15, 2010

Weather provided great conditions for turf in 2009

The weather was a blessing this season.

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