Field scouting is critical because it
enables the identification of potential risks to crops. Canola production
systems across the Canadian prairies will suffer insect pest outbreaks.
However, the identification of these insect pests PLUS the application of
established monitoring methods will enable growers to make informed pest
management decisions.
This year we offer a generalized canola
scouting chart to aid in-field scouting on the Canadian prairies. Two versions
are offered below –
the first
version contains
hyperlinks to help growers learn more about some of our insect pests and how to
monitor while the second version may be easier to view or print.
Whenever possible, monitor and compare to
established economic thresholds so pollinators and beneficial arthropods are
preserved. Economic thresholds, by definition, can help growers avoid crop losses due to an insect pest.
Good luck with the growing season!