Insects

Cabbage seedpod weevils move to canola fields at the bud to early-flower stages. While they will feed on buds and destroy some of them,

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Some fields are thinned by cutworm, diamondback moth larvae are at work but control is not usually required at this crop stage and swede

With hot, dry conditions, canola seedlings already under pressure from intense flea beetle feeding dried out and died.

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Why scout? Reason one: To confirm that cutworms are the cause. For example, fungal seedling diseases can cause seed and seedling decay that can

Cool, windy, wet weather can delay flea beetle emergence. Peak emergence of the crucifer flea beetle occurs when ground temperatures reach 15°C, which is

A few flea beetles in a field are not worth the time and investment to spray. They will not cause economic losses. Only when

The economic thresholds – the point at which foliar insecticide provides an economic benefit – could be when damage reaches 50%, but leaf area

While only a small percentage of canola fields tend to require flea beetle management in addition to seed treatment, all fields should be monitored

Cutworms have been observed in some regions, including the southeast Peace region and west-central Saskatchewan stretching into Alberta. In western Saskatchewan, early observations suggest

Some farmers harvesting crops this spring have noticed higher numbers of insects in their samples. These are primarily seed-eating carabid beetles and fungus-eating beetles