Pest Alerts for this Week

It was a busy weekend for pest activity. Flea beetles in canola continue to be a problem in some areas of the province, particularly Owen Sound, New Liskeard and Meaford.   This hot weather is ideal for them to get ahead of the crop.  Scout frequently to determine if thresholds have been reached. The Ontario […]

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Cereal Leaf Beetle Activity in Clinton Area

Leanne Freitag (of Cargill) informed me this afternoon of some cereal leaf beetle activity in the Clinton area.  Adults and eggs were easily found recently and larvae are expected to be feeding soon.  Given that the wheat is already near or in the boot stage, it is very important to protect the flag leaf from […]

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Cereal Leaf Beetle Activity in Ohio

Ohio colleagues report finding cereal leaf beetle adults and eggs in wheat at various locations there.  Ontario usually sees a few hot spots with CLB infestations around the same time that Ohio does so be on the look out. Best way or worst way to scout, depending on who does your laundry at home, is […]

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