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Home / Canola Watch / New midge video

  • Insects
  • Swede midge
  • February 8, 2017 - Issue 2
February 16, 2017

New midge video

The Canola Council of Canada has a new video describing swede midge, its life cycle and the damage it can cause canola crops in Western Canada. The video also mentions the new midge that is similar to but distinct from swede midge.

Swede Midge and Canola from Canola Council of Canada on Vimeo.

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