Canola Growers – Swede Midge ID Workshop at U of G – April 5th

Dr. Rebecca Hallett will be offering a Swede Midge Identification Workshop on Friday, April 5th from 10 am to noon, University of Guelph.

  • Session in the lab, looking at swede midge and other easily confused insects on sticky cards with naked eye and microscope; swede midge specimens on sticky cards and in alcohol under microscope; images of damage at different plant stages; possibly some infested plants to look at and/or pull apart to look for larvae
  • Instructional session on interpreting trap results and determining populations.
  • Final wrap up with time for Q&A and general discussion

If you are interested in attending, please email carrie.james@ontariocanolagrowers.ca