
Tag Archives pest control

New insect expert introduces himself and advises on key pests for 2020
Cabbage seed pod weevils, bertha army worms and pea leaf weevils the insects to watch for in 2020

Phase-out of strychnine proposed

Website identifies your insect friends
WGRF works with Prairie Pest Monitoring Network to develop online and social media sites

Keep watch for this potential new invader
Noxious Weeds: Puncturevine

Know your enemy and its destructive potential, says provincial crop specialist
There’s a critical window for controlling weeds, but it depends on both the crop and the threat posed by individual species

Don’t be fooled by this weed’s pretty flower
Noxious weeds: Field scabious

Concerned about the upcoming phase-out of Imidacloprid?
Health Canada plans to ban the neonicotinoid in three to five years, but is first consulting farm groups and growers

Learn about the good bugs

Prevention is the best cure when managing greenhouse pests
Greenhouse crop growers need to start with clean cuttings, prevent infestations, and monitor pest levels to guarantee a successful biocontrol program

A bad year for crops has been a good one for weeds
Dry conditions have allowed weeds — including herbicide-resistant ones — to thrive in many fields
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