Lygus bugs tend to prefer warmer temperatures and can be significantly affected by fungal pathogens under high relative humidity.

Weather affects pest and predator populations

Insect management, temperature and rainfall

All insects can be influenced by weather conditions during the growing season. When pests and their predators respond to weather changes in a similar way, natural enemies can be effective at controlling pest populations. Unfortunately for farmers, that’s not always the case. Meghan Vankosky, a research scientist in field crop entomology at Agriculture and Agri-Food […] Read more

farm sustainability diagram

New tool measures farm operation sustainability

Demand for “field print” calculations is on the rise

Energy consumption, land use, erosion and climate impact are key to environmental management. Consumers and food retailers are now demanding this type of information. But how do you measure your efficiency? A new calculator can help. Denis Tremorin, director of sustainability at Pulse Canada, is the driving force behind the Canadian Field Print Calculator project and […] Read more