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Tag: WBC

Should I spray my dry beans for western bean cutworm and if so, when?

Posted on July 26, 2022 (July 23, 2022) by Tracey Baute

co-authored by: Meghan Moran Western bean cutworm can significantly reduce the quality and yield of your dry bean crop. Below are best practices for minimizing this insect’s impact to your bottom line. The simple answer Spraying insecticide for western bean cutworm (WBC) control in Ontario dry bean fields is warranted only if ALL of the […]

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WBC Trap Catches Increasing But Not Peaking Yet – Scout for Egg Masses

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Tracey Baute

Western bean cutworm (WBC) trap counts are starting to ramp up quickly, with a few traps catching around 200-300 moths this week. Fewer trap sites are reporting to the GLMPMN, but from the ones that are, moth activity is increasing in southern counties (Chatham-Kent to Haldimand-Norfolk to Huron, as well as Prince Edward County (Fig. […]

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Dry Edible Bean Seasonal Summary

Posted on December 6, 2017 (December 22, 2021) by Meghan Moran

Planting and Development The total amount of dry edible bean acres was higher in 2017 than in 2016. The number of insured acres of white beans in 2017 was 60,363 ac, up significantly from 46,194 ac planted in 2016. Coloured bean acres, however, were down overall, totaling 56,518 ac in 2017 compared to 60,668 ac […]

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Western Bean Cutworm Trap Counts Going up; Time to Check for Eggs!

Posted on July 9, 2012 (April 22, 2016) by Tom Cowan

Our WBC trapping network has been catching relatively few moths over the past weeks but last week some higher numbers were reported. These numbers are still a bit behind what I would have expected considering the warmer weather but the trend is towards increasing numbers. Just last week the scouts were finding quite a few […]

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WBC Trapps, Grubs and More! Is this really May?

Posted on May 24, 2012 (April 22, 2016) by Tom Cowan

The weather is certainly warming up and it looks like the forecast is for more of the same.    Things are getting busy and I’ve got a few things to talk about this week.  The first is the start of the Western Bean Cutworm Trapping network.  Traps should be set up this week and the data […]

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Western Bean Cutworm Trapping Network

Posted on April 20, 2012 (April 22, 2016) by Tom Cowan

As we gear up for the 2012 season we are again looking for participants in the Western Bean Cutworm Trap Network monitoring program. Of particular need is to have more traps in Elgin and Haldimand/Norfolk County. Information on the trap network can be found on the Canadian Corn Pest Coalition website. If you would like to […]

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