Friday 16 June 2017
Weekly Update (Jun 15, 2017; Wk 07) - Alfalfa weevil
Alfalfa Weevil (Hypera postica) – Recent warm weather has resulted in rapid alfalfa weevil development. Model output indicates that 98% of the hatch is complete (less than 80% last week). Larval populations should be predominantly in the second (35%) and third (46%) instars.
Alfalfa growers are encouraged to check the Alfalfa Weevil Fact Sheet prepared by Dr. Julie Soroka (AAFC-Saskatoon) and additional information can be accessed by reviewing the Alfalfa Weevil Page extracted from the "Field crop and forage pests and their natural enemies in western Canada - Identification and management field guide" (Philip et al. 2015). That guide is available in both a free English-enhanced or French-enhanced version.
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2017,
Alfalfa,
Alfalfa weevil,
Hay,
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WEEKLY UPDATE,
WU-2017 Wk07 (Jun15)
Location:
Canada