I've been in a lot of dry bean fields this week, mainly in Huron County.  And I will admit that in a few fields, it was tough to sort out what was causing the damage. But so far, there are only one or two sites out of all of the ones I scouted that have even come close to having suspicious feeding ... Continue reading →

These next two weeks are critical for western bean cutworm scouting and management in dry beans.  Peak moth flight took place at the end of July and pod feeding is typically expected 10 to 21 days after peak flight.  Huron County is particularly at risk given the very high moth count for that coun... Continue reading →

Based on scouting observations and trap counts so far, it looks like we have finally passed the peak for western bean cutworm moth activity.  Egg masses are difficult to find now in corn which tells us that the moths are no longer interested in laying eggs in that crop...unless of course there is a... Continue reading →

Jim Barclay at Hensall District Co-operative Inc. reported that an early planted otebo bean field in Tavistock has been found with WBC pod feeding injury and will be sprayed. This is a reminder to growers with early planted dry beans to get out and scout either neighbouring pre-tassel corn fields f... Continue reading →