If the home gardener or small farmer is situated several miles away from large commercial blueberry production areas, insect pests will seldom cause significant damage. (See fact sheet FS106, ...

They will require little or no spraying for insects or diseases and are highly ornamental throughout ... Once this is done, only improper pH can limit a blueberry plant’s success. The roots of a ...

Blueberry leaves turn stunning shades of crimson and orange ... if flowers are fertilized with pollen from another variety. Bumblebees and other native insects are enthusiastic pollinators of ...

Witches' broom is caused by a rust fungus that infects both blueberry bushes and fir trees. This disease causes clusters of small branches known as witches' brooms to form at the base of the plant.

The plants and herbs in the list help provide a balanced and protected ecosystem for your blueberry plants. These plants can help with pests, nutrition, and yields and a few can even boost flavor.

DuPont Canada has rolled out a longer list of blueberry pests now covered for control by its insecticide Assail. The company on Monday added blueberry flea beetle, blueberry thrips, cherry fruitworm, ...

What we’re growing: blueberries, ginger, and turmeric What we're testing: blueberry varieties, potting mixes, fertilizers, pest and disease control measures, and plant health management practices What ...

With collaborators at Acadia University and the Canadian Forest Service are identifying pheromones of blueberry insect pests with the goal of developing tools to assist in their management. Research ...