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What are these Flies in my Canola? Understanding Delia Species

Posted on April 9, 2019 (April 9, 2019) by Meghan Moran

This article was written by Meghan Moran (OMAFRA Canola & Edible Bean Specialist) , Travis Cranmer and Dennis Van Dyk (OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Specialists) There have been times growers and agronomists have asked, “What is this house fly-looking insect I am seeing in canola fields?” The flies were particularly abundant in some regions in 2017, and […]

Good Year for Seedcorn Maggot and Other Early Season Pests

Posted on June 8, 2017 (December 22, 2021) by Tracey Baute

With delayed planting, slower crop emergence and frequent rain events, early season pests get a longer period of time to feed on the seed and seedlings. There are a number of pests causing problems right now. Seedcorn maggots are causing injury in both corn and soybean fields. Although higher risk fields include those that have […]