
Keep watch because pests got an early start
The mild winter and warm start to spring have given pests an ideal start

Guenther: Alta. cutworms sought for mapping, posterity

Crop pest and disease watch for 2015
Some of the usual suspects could be back this year, especially if you are pushing your rotations

Crop insect forecast maps for 2015
Alberta Insect Pest Monitoring Network wants you to know what to watch for this upcoming crop year

Bug forecast maps online

Pea leaf weevil popping up in south
Pea or faba bean crops seeded in mid- to late May will likely see a reduced risk of pea leaf weevil infestation this summer

Twitter the newest weapon in the war against crop pests
An innovative farm tool uses Twitter to give producers breaking bug news and tips, as well as allowing them to ask questions and provide insect updates from their areas
Alberta insect forecasts for 2014
Maps indicate where insects could be a problem for growing season