This Saskatchewan rancher comes up with her ‘bitin’ list,’ channeling her inner Tyler Childers.
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A rancher’s ‘bitin’ list’
A Little Bit Western: Invasive weeds, gophers, grasshoppers and raccoons are all on this rancher’s naughty list
Using nematodes to control crop pests
Alberta research and U.S. commercialization suggest soil-dwelling nematodes could become a practical option for Prairie pest control
Alberta research and U.S. commercialization suggest soil-dwelling nematodes could become a practical option for Prairie pest control.
What insect pests are bugging your forage crops?
Grasshoppers, cutworms and armyworms can cause major damage if left unchecked. Learn how to scout and manage them
Manitoba Agriculture entomologist John Gavloski highlights several key insect pests that can affect forage crop production and shares strategies for managing them.
Clubroot off Saskatchewan’s regulated pest list
Clubroot is among several pests the Saskatchewan government has now deregulated. The province in June repealed its Pest Control Act and has replaced it with the Plant Health Act and accompanying regulations. As a result, clubroot, Richardson’s ground squirrel, grasshoppers and the warble fly are no longer on the list of declared pests. All are […] Read more
New self-resetting rodent kill trap launched
U.S.-based Automatic Trap Co. is now offering the Goodnature A24 “humane” rodent trap in Canada. It was developed by New Zealand-based Goodnature as a multi-species kill trap, which uses toxin-free lures to target pests like rats and mice. The company says it is ideal for outdoor use around farmyards and is safe around humans and […] Read more
Managing grasshopper outbreaks
Provincial forecast maps show mixed levels of grasshopper risks
Grasshopper forecasts, based on last summer’s population counts, weather data and recent trends, are now available in all three Prairie provinces for 2019. Alberta Agriculture and Forestry entomologist Scott Meers warns that a dry spring could lead to major risk of grasshopper outbreaks in 2019. In southern Alberta, consecutive dry summers have resulted in an increase in grasshopper […] Read more
Lack of crop growth may be due to an insect, not a seeder miss
When you’re checking for pests, this insect’s wily ways could give you the slip
For Scott Hartley, an insect pest management specialist at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, it’s an all-too-familiar story. A producer notices areas in the field where growth is slow, plants are dying back or missing altogether. The damage is often put down to a seeder miss or poor germination, poor nutrition or environmental conditions, or […] Read more
GFO seeks longer comment period on neonic regs
Grain Farmers of Ontario wants the province’s environment ministry to reconsider the rush on the comment period for its proposed new controls on neonicotinoid seed treatments. The province has given the public, farmers included, a 45-day period ending May 7 to comment on its proposed regulations. “This is one of the busiest times of the […] Read more
Integrated pest management
Integrated techniques offer farmers a bigger toolbox for pest control
Integrated pest management (IPM) involves a range of pest control methods. According to Pierre Petelle, vice-president of chemistry for CropLife Canada, IPM is “a process that uses all necessary techniques to suppress pests in an effective, economical and environmentally friendly manner.” In IPM, “pests” are broadly defined as weeds, insects and diseases. IPM techniques can […] Read more
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