May 28 Quiz Jay Whetter May 27, 2014 Leave a Comment 1. Flea beetles have been feeding on these cotyledons. What percentage of these leaves are considered defoliated? 10-2020-3030-4040-50 2. Cutworm damage tends to be in patches, but lots of things can result in patchy damage — including herbicide carryover and seedling diseases. Scouting is essential to identify the true culprit. What is the best way to scout for cutworms? Look for specific feeding damage, such as half moon nibbles on leaf edges Come out at night with a light and tweezersDig at the edge of a patchPut out a bait ball 3. Why is this insect special? It kills diamondback mothsIt carries aster yellowsIt pollinates a large percentage of canola flowersIt is a swede midge, a new threat to Prairie canola Loading...
