
Tag Archives crop pests

Crop rotation impacts canola yields
A new Ag Canada study finds that increasing the number of years in your rotation between canola crops can raise your average canola yields

Beetle insecticide resistance on the rise
Colorado potato beetle resistance to Group 4 insecticides, neonicotinoids, is spreading west

Corn could be your 2015 cash crop
If you thought you lived on the fringe of the corn-growing area, it may be time to take a look at today’s varieties

Wheat head armyworms appear in Alberta

Soybean aphids found near Morden, but don’t panic
They've finally arrived, but the pest isn't likely to cause economic damage this season
Bugs helping to control bugs in Alberta
Integrated pest management
Integrated techniques offer farmers a bigger toolbox for pest control

Taking the count
The first part of deciding whether or not you need to spray your field is getting an accurate pest count

How to find lygus bugs
Lygus bugs can cause extensive crop damage. Scout for them in your canola crops

Swede midge life cycle
Understanding the swede midge’s life cycle is the first step on the way to controlling this new pest