Friday 3 July 2020

Provincial Insect Pest Reports

Provincial entomologists provide insect pest updates throughout the growing season so link to their insect-related information: 

Manitoba's Crop Pest Updates for 2020 are available. Access the July 1, 2020 report. The
summary indicates t
here are, "High levels of grasshopper nymphs have been found in many areas. Armyworms are being found in cereals and forage grasses in the Eastern, Interlake and Central regions. Some thistle caterpillars are being noted on soybeans and sunflowers."

Saskatchewan's Crop Production News and read Issue 4 which includes articles on Pest Scouting 101: Mid-Summer, and The Wheat Midge.

•  Alberta Agriculture and Forestry's Agri-News occasionally includes insect-related information or Twitter users can connect to #ABBugChat Wednesdays at 10:00 am.