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Variegated Cutworm in Soybean? First WBC Moth Caught!
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Tagged armyworm, black cutworm, western bean cutworm
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Alfalfa Weevil and Black Cutworm
Alfalfa Weevil
Reports from Michigan and Iowa indicate that alfalfa weevils were activity is early this year. We’ve had some fairly warm weather earlier this spring and the weevils likely have had a bit of a head start. I was out in some fields in Oxford this week and I found some early insta... Continue reading
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Lots of Insect Activity Still Out There
It's been quite a week and it's only Tuesday. Many of you are calling about one of these pest issues so hopefully I can help answer all of your questions here.
Grass Sawfly in Wheat: Once you start to see sawfly feeding (see previous blog for pics and details) the feeding damage is nearly done.... Continue reading
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Black Cutworm and Armyworm – Get Out and Scout!
Lots of reports are coming in of black cutworm and armyworm damage in Ontario.
Black cutworm has been found feeding in numerous corn fields and even an alfalfa field. Locations that I know of so far include fields near: Parkhill, Watford, Embro (alfalfa field), Renfrew County, and parts of West E... Continue reading
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Black Cutworm and True Armyworm May Cause Problems This Year
States to the south of us have been reporting intense black cutworm moth captures over the last few weeks. The continuous storm fronts that keep moving across Ontario could be carrying some of these moths to us. In addition, rain has kept us from getting into the fields to manage the annual weed... Continue reading
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Thanks to Nick Zwambag for commenting on here that they are seeing cabbage seedpod weevil activity in winter canola near thamesville earlier this week. But with this weather, little can be done about it and fortunately the cool temps should slow them down a bit. Scout once this front goes thro... Continue reading
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Tagged alfalfa weevil, bean leaf beetle, black cutworm, cabbage seedpod weevil, true armyworm
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Expect Early Activity
What a spring so far. Things are happening fast. Given the warm start to the season, we should expect an early start for many of our early season insect pests too. Consider scouting at least 2 weeks earlier than norm. Alfalfa weevils should be active shortly if they are not already (anyone f... Continue reading
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Thanks for the Heads-up Bob Buis! Bob reports that he has seen a field with 5% of the plants cut by cutworm in the Lighthouse Cove (Tilbury) area. Cutting indicates that the cutworm larvae are bigger and more mature and may be difficult to control. Now that corn fields are emerging, they need ... Continue reading
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Tagged agronomy guide, black cutworm, Bt corn, corn cutting, Corn Pests, seed treatments, Soil Insects and Pests
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