Insects

Crop staging comes into play for herbicide, insecticide and fungicide timing. So crops with plants at various stages — some at flowering, some barely

Sclerotinia stem rot and cabbage seedpod weevil control timing depends on flowering stage. This article will help you estimate 10%, 20% and 50% flower.

Cabbage seedpod weevils are one example of an insect where crop stage is a factor in the management decision. Weevils lay their eggs in

Bud damage and insects are being found together in some canola fields, but that does not mean insects are the primary reason for the

Grasshoppers. If populations are significant and crop feeding has begun, a spray or bait application around field edges may be enough to reduce the

How well can you identify the most common cutworm species found in Canadian canola crops?

Flea beetles remain the single biggest insect threat this week, although pressure seems to be waning. Cutworm losses have been reported in a few

Under hot conditions the metabolism of (some) target insects is significantly faster. Control of the pest is more complete when the metabolism of the

Test your flea beetle management skills….

Cutworm scouting begins with a walk through the field looking for bare patches, chewing damage in foliage, or clipped plants. Cutworms and cutworm damage

Combining pest control operations to save trips over the field may seem like good economic sense, but consider the following when making this decision….

(1) Many insecticides have limits on how many times a year they can be sprayed on a canola crop. (2) Check approvals for all