Our changing canola practices have been beneficial for flea beetles. Here are some tips to help you stop them from taking a bite out of your profits
Flea beetles are one of the most common and persistent insect pests in canola in Western Canada. They are present in virtually all areas and can cause significant plant losses when present at the seedling stage of the crop. In the years since lindane was phased out (lindane’s federal registration expired in 2004), much has […] Read moreFarmers are always watchful, but insect damage in crops depends heavily on growing season conditions, and also where you farm
Prairie farmers aren’t expecting a major outbreak of any new crop pests this coming growing season, but those contacted for the May Farmer Panel say they need to be vigilant with seed treatments and prepared for in-crop insecticide applications as the situation warrants. Flea beetles on canola, wireworm in cereals, and seasonal outbreaks of bertha […] Read moreWhile there haven’t been major outbreaks of bertha armyworms in recent years, this might be the year you hav e to decide whether or not to spray them on your farm
The Prairies haven’t seen sweeping bertha armyworm outbreaks for a few years, but canola farmers need to watch for the voracious pests this growing season. Right now it’s difficult to say what the bertha armyworm population will be like in 2012, says Sean Miller, integrated pest management agrologist with Saskatchewan Agriculture. “It is a bit […] Read moreInsecticides are some of the most toxic chemicals used on Prairie farms. Remind yourself or someone you love about these 6 steps to insecticide safety
Some farmers may never spray an insecticide. Others may spray for grasshoppers or flea beetles in an emerging crop, but later season pests such as bertha armyworm, diamondback moth or aphids are often aerially sprayed. “There is not a lot of focus on insecticides generally because they are not used every year as herbicides are,” […] Read moreWireworms may be lurking in the ground beneath your feet. Learn how to recognize wireworm damage and use bait to get a good sample
Wireworms are omnipresent insect pests that can attack many different crops including annual and perennial grasses, wheat, barley, corn and potatoes. They are becoming increasingly problematic, especially in areas where grassland or pasture has been broken up for cropping, due to their long life cycle and the lack of effective control methods. Wireworm life cycles Perpetual populations of […] Read moreWireworms may be lurking in the ground beneath your feet. Learn how to recognize wireworm damage and use bait to get a good sample
Wireworms are omnipresent insect pests that can attack many different crops including annual and perennial grasses, wheat, barley, corn and potatoes. They are becoming increasingly problematic, especially in areas where grassland or pasture has been broken up for cropping, due to their long life cycle and the lack of effective control methods. Wireworm life cycles Perpetual populations of […] Read moreFarmers are always watchful, but insect damage in crops depends heavily on growing season conditions, and also where you farm
Prairie farmers aren’t expecting a major outbreak of any new crop pests this coming growing season, but those contacted for the May Farmer Panel say they need to be vigilant with seed treatments and prepared for in-crop insecticide applications as the situation warrants. Flea beetles on canola, wireworm in cereals, and seasonal outbreaks of bertha […] Read moreOur changing canola practices have been beneficial for flea beetles. Here are some tips to help you stop them from taking a bite out of your profits
Flea beetles are one of the most common and persistent insect pests in canola in Western Canada. They are present in virtually all areas and can cause significant plant losses when present at the seedling stage of the crop. In the years since lindane was phased out (lindane’s federal registration expired in 2004), much has […] Read more
