Estimating flea beetle damage in canola

Flea beetles damage canola by feeding on stems, cotyledons and young true leaves. Please read updated articles on flea beetles, including: Canola Encyclopedia chapter on flea beetles – which describes the insect and provides management tips.How to assess leaf area loss from flea beetlesHow to make the flea beetle spray decision Crucifer flea beetle on…

While only a small percentage of canola fields tend to require flea beetle management in addition to seed treatment, all fields should be monitored to assess the potential threat. Begin monitoring right after emergence and through until at least the four-leaf stage. Seed treatment can be effective through most of this period, but slow starting…

While only a small percentage of canola fields tend to require flea beetle management in addition to seed treatment, all fields should be monitored to assess the potential threat. Begin monitoring right after emergence and through until at least the four-leaf stage. Seed treatment can be effective through most of this period, but slow starting…

Canola fields at greatest risk from flea beetles – therefore fields most likely to need a spray – tend to be those seeded early and that went through a long stretch of slow growth. Flea beetles damage canola by feeding on stems, cotyledons and young true leaves. Please read updated articles on flea beetles, including:…