Agriculture is very important Prince Edward Island and its provincial economy. It is in the provincial interest that in agricultural areas, agricultural uses and normal farm practices are promoted and protected in a way that balances the needs of the agricultural community with...
What is a Pesticide Class A Applicator Certificate? An individual wanting to apply a commercial class pesticide to an agricultural crop must obtain a pesticide applicator certificate for agricultural use through the PEI Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action. *First...
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Information factsheet about managing fire blight in apple orchards.
Information factsheet about integrated pest management.
Le programme Parlons aux fermiers offre des services de counseling professionnels et confidentiels aux agriculteurs, aux employés d’exploitations agricoles et à leur famille. Le programme reconnaît que certains problèmes peuvent affecter la vie familiale et le rendement au...
What is integrated pest management? Integrated pest management (IPM) is the combination of cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical tools to prevent, manage, and control pests (Figure 1). A pest is any organism that is harmful to humans or human concerns. They include weeds...
There seems to be a sporadic outbreak of thistle caterpillars this year in many soybean fields across the province. Growers are encouraged to scout their fields to assess any damage. The following bullets provide some information about the insect. Thistle caterpillars are the...
The following fact sheet was developed to assist producers in decision making by providing information on the short term toxicity hazard of pesticides to freshwater fish, birds, and bees.