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by John E. Finlay, Agricultural Representative ALFALFA WEEVIL - WARNING Alfalfa weevil have been detected 1 in several areas of the province. Dry . and cool conditions have retarded alfalfa growth, but not weevil development. Parasite numbers were low in 1985 and 1986 and while their recovery is slowly taking Place, parasite influence will pro- dl En GEE ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE Sales, Repairs & Rewinding to All Motors. Pressure & Swimming Pool Pumps. -- SHIRLEY ROAD -- 985-8049 RICHARD HONEY ELECTR4C Pole Line Construction INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL R.R.1, Port Perry, Ontario 985-9364 bably be minimal this year. These three factors could result in a fair amount of weevil damage occurring over a broad area of the province this year. If 25 percent of the top leaves show feeding damage an economic situation is at hand. A cut or spray decision must be taken to save the crop. One would spray only 'f cut- ting must be delayed. JAMES RANKIN ELECTRIC Residential - Farm - Commercial ELECTRIC HEATING SYSTEMS Hot Water Tank Installation & Repairs Free Estimates =r 985-8537 and Repairs DAVE RANKIN ELECTRIC. wo. R.R.3, PORT PERRY PHONE 985-7191 FARM - RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL Specializing in: Electric Heating, New Housing, Small Jobs, New Hydro Services FREE ESTIMATES - REASONABLE RATES -- DAVE RANKIN -- ELECTRIC BP RESIDENTIAL -- COMMERCIAL -- FARM Pole Line Service R.R.2, PORT PERRY 085-3261 (WW. Ve = {ay Nol Nc] hv [ad =) REESOR WEED CONTROL Specializing in: Government Licenced LAWN CARE Port Perry FERTILIZING 985.3383 WEED CONTROL ooo CHINZ BUG LANDSCAPING University Werks * Interlocking Brick * Landscape Gardening Wood Fencing Retaining Walls Stone Masonry PROFESSIONAL SERVICE & QUALITY PRODUCTS ALL WORK 985 2289 FREE ESTIMATES CALL - * #0» RICK'S WEED CONTROL -- SPECIALIZING IN -- Lawn Care, Weed Control, Fertilizing, Chinz Bug Control, Dormant Spraying, Tree & Shrub Spraying. GOVERNMENT LICENSED Phone 985-2259 ANALDA LANDSCAPING & NURSERIES (5 miles east of Port Perry) HWY. 7A and West 1/4 Line 286-4771 Lawn & Garden MAINTENANCE & CLEANUP Stan the Gardening Man 986-0205 TREE SERVICE UXBRIDGE FOREST GARDENS LTD. * Tree Pruning or Removal * Bucket Truck & Brush Chipper * Stump Removal * Fully Insured 852-7087 4 BOX 966 - PORT PERRY 0 E=]o] SI MELY | {ee [EERE] SAVE [e] =F =) STRAWBERRY UPDATE by Frank Louws, Horticultural Advisor This season, we.are expecting high levels of gray mold (also known as botrytis rot) of strawber- ries, since the weather was favourable for this disease last fall. The fungus lives on strawberry leaves over the winter and infects the blossoms and fruit in the spring. BUSINESS DIRECTORY | SS AJepg ole). \Eejal pg). Noy galsic) THE TREE WORKS REMOVAL - PRUNING of TREES, SHRUBS & HEDGES SHAPING - CAVITY TREATMENT - BOLT & CABLE INSTALLATION SURGERY - PLANTING - TRANSPLANTING w 440-6014 ..: PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 21, 1987 -- 35 Durham East Agricultural news Now is a very critical time for en- suring your strawberries are pro- tected since the fruit is starting to develop and, we're having wet and warm conditions - ideal for the onset of disease. Normally, registered fungicides can be applied at 7 - 10 day intervals. However, during wet conditions, growers may elect to apply every 3 - 5 days to ensure protection. PASSPORT PHOTOS Ready while you wait! Please Call for Appt. PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen Street 985-7383 HEATING CONTRACTORS Bp. Perfo? CO. LTD. 24 Hour Emergency Oil Burner Service FURNACE CLEANING Radio Dispatched fis 985-3998 FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Oil, Gas, Electric Furnaces Air Conditioning 986-0207 Furnace Cleaning & Service KEN RANKIN PLUMBING 38 CALEB STREET, PORT PERRY, ONTARIO - New Installations - Renovations - Repairs Hot Water Heater Installation * Free Estimates * Call for Prompt Service 985-3608 SCUGOG PLUMBING & HEATING THOMSON HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Gas Oil or Electric re, Air Conditioning PHONE Lt 989-3369 HUHN HEATING Gas & Electric F/A -- Qil & Wood Central Air Conditioning -- Ductwork Chimney Liners -- Air Cleaners -- Humidifiers -- R.R. 4, PORT PERRY 985- 9581 HME] \\[c Hela] tpg y.Nopgelst= 8 BOB GOODMAN PLUMBING R.R. 3, Port Perry 985-7758 New Installations - Repairs Rebuild All Types of Water Pumps Older Homes - Our Specialty CALL TODAY FOR "FREE" ESTIMATES & FAST NEIGHBOURLY SERVICE New & Old Installations - Specializing in Custom Homes Complete Bathroom Renovations from Drywall -to Finished Floors. PHONE: 985-9361 EMMERSON INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED 193 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY, ONT. LOB 1NO (416) 985-7306 Scugo REPAIRS TO ALL, MAKES Washers - Dryers - Stoves Fridges - Dishwashers - Freezers BUY -- SELL -- TRADE o ST Repair Call 986-5312 Anytime bi eee TOM VANDE RE NDE Vand When setting transplants, give them the extra attention they need to become established. Harden the plants off to prepare them to withs- tand the stress conditions of transplanting. The objective is to reduce their rate of growth so they will have the resources to grow when planted in the field. This can be done by using any one or a com- bination of three techniques 7 to 10 before planting. Water lightly and at less frequent intervals. Expose the plants to lower than optimum temperatures. The third approach is to stop applying fertilizers, especial- ly nitrogen during the hardening process. Then, 1 to 2 days before field setting, apply a starter solution or liquid fertilizer so the plants can absorb it and have it available un- til they become established in the field. At planting time, include a starter solution in your transplan- ting water for an extra boost. In apple orchards, where there is a deficiency of magnesium or boron, growers should consider applying foliar nutrient sprays soon. The recommended rates and timings are outlined in the "1987 Fruit Produe- tion Recommendations' Publica- tion No.360. HORSES ARE BACK AT THE 1PM Horses are back at this year's In- ternational Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show (IMP), hosted by Grey County September 15-19, 1987. The Ontario Plowmen's Associa- tion (OPA) executive has accepted a proposal by The Co-operators General Insurance Company which will allow horse activities to return to Canada's largest farm show and plowing match, announced OPA General Manager, John Fennell. '1 am very pleased to announce that horses are back for the.1987 Match," Mr. Fennell said. "We have ac- | cepted a liability policy from the Co- operators of Guelph which will give us $5 million coverage that will in- clude horses at the Match." OPA President Albert Carson said having the horses back will be a real plus for the Match. "The beginning of the plowing match back in 1913 was all about horse plowing. It has grown since then to the modern, ad- vanced technology which the farm 'show brings to everyone today, but people still appreciate the originali- ty and beauty of the horse plowing. It really is a fine art that should never be lost." Last year, in Hastings County, marked the first time in the IPM's history that horses were not at the match, due to the high cost of in- surance premiums. Premiums to cover horses at the Match rose five "times the amount of the previous year's cost, forcing the OPA to eliminate the popular animals en- tirely. As a condition in the in- surance contract to allow horses at the matches, however, the helicopters had to be eliminated. "The helicopters have a tendency to-frighten the horses. So it was a choice of one or the other and we naturally chose the horses," Mr. Fennell said. Co-operators' Ontario Division Vice-president, Guelph, Bill Weafer, said his company is pleased that they could provide the OPA with the proper coverage to bring horses back. "We've had a long-time affiliation with agriculture, so we went out of our way to arrange a reasonable rate for coverage of horses this year. The Co-operators have always had a close tie with farmers and the IPM," Mr. Weafer said. '"Horse plowing and horses at the Match has always been a tradition with the IPM. It was unfortunate to see it lost last year, so we are more than delighted to have been able to help," Mr. Weafer added.