Insects

Insecticide to stop lygus bugs from feeding on canola at the bud stage is rarely effective or economical. Under good growing conditions, canola can

Flea beetle spraying continues in Manitoba where crops are advancing slowly due to excess rain and limited warmth. Redbacked cutworms are still causing severe

Cleaning out the sprayer protects a sensitive crop, it protects people working with the sprayer, and it protects the sprayer and its components. The

Spraying has been required in pockets all across the Prairies, particularly for redbacked cutworms in the Peace region, central Alberta around Vermilion and Vegreville,

Step one with a thin stand is to determine the cause so it can be prevented next year. Step two is to scout closely

With cool temperatures, flea beetles have moved down to the stems and undersides of leaves to feed. Thresholds for stem feeding are lower than

Small and vulnerable canola plants face many threats during their first three weeks. The crop may need your protection to get through these stages

Canola is most fragile during the first 21 days after emergence. The small plants are highly susceptible to flea beetles, cutworms, seedling diseases, weed

Take a few extra minutes each day to scout emerged crop for insect damage. It could be a busy spring for flea beetles, and

Canola growers should scout emerged canola crops for bare patches, holes or notches in foliage, and clipped plants — telltale signs of cutworm feeding.

It could be a heavy year for flea beetle feeding, especially since a lot of canola will emerge right at peak activity for the

Cutworms are showing up in big numbers in some fields across the Prairies, particularly in northeastern Alberta. Check emerged canola crops for bare patches,