Lygus. Credit: Dan Johnson Lygus, grasshoppers, diamondback moth larvae and early bertha armyworms have been reported, as have thrips and swede midge damage, but generally nothing requiring significant widespread action….
Read more…pattern demo, and learn about fungicide and herbicide timing —Insects, Bees, and Pests. Train to use a sweep net properly, learn to identify bertha armyworms and swede midge, and get…
Read more…Rebecca Hallett, professor in the University of Guelph’s School of Environmental Sciences, will lead the insect discussion, sharing her research on the ecology and management of swede midge. Full agenda…
Read more…of pods, is not likely thrips damage. Swede midge or herbicide damage are more likely, but accurate diagnosis may require some effort. Read the August 13 article called “Damage ID”….
Read more…shriveled brown pedicels are signs of insect feeding on buds. (Pedicels will be intact after heat or drought damage.) Swede midge also damage flowers and bud clusters, resulting in missing…
Read more…took our photo (see above) and tweeted that it was the record longest panel. The discussion included talk about crop rotation, swede midge, bertha armyworm thresholds, pollinator protection, and how…
Read more…on buds. (Pedicels will be intact after heat or drought damage.) Swede midge also damage flowers and bud clusters, resulting in missing pods and densely clustered pods on shortened racemes…
Read more…be intact after heat or drought damage.) Swede midge also damage flowers and bud clusters, resulting in missing pods and densely clustered pods on shortened racemes — a “bouquet” appearance….
Read more…special? It kills diamondback moths It carries aster yellows It pollinates a large percentage of canola flowers It is a swede midge, a new threat to Prairie canola Loading… …
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