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Biological Control for Swede Midge and its Parasitoid in Ontario

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Meghan Moran

This article was written by Charles-Étienne Ferland, MSc Candidate, and Dr. Rebecca Hallett, University of Guelph A biological control agent is a beneficial insect that will help control populations of pest insects. Finding the right biological control agent is a bit like having guests over for dinner for the first time. If you’re not […]

Surveying for Parasites of Swede Midge in Ontario

Posted on November 17, 2017 (November 21, 2017) by Meghan Moran

Co-authored with Dr. Rebecca Hallett and Charles-Étienne Ferland (MSc Candidate), University of Guelph Swede midge continues to pose a significant threat to canola production in Ontario. Based on farmers’ experience with the pest and the difficulty of controlling swede midge through insecticide applications alone, it is clear that multiple tactics are required for successful […]

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