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