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January 1, 2017
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Presents a description of the spotted alfalfa aphid, describes the type of damage it can cause to alfalfa crops, and looks at biological and chemical methods of controlling the insect. This...
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December 4, 2014
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Presents economic thresholds for insects attacking cereals and corns. A common problem for agricultural producers is deciding whether or not to treat a crop for a specific insect pest. Economic...
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December 4, 2014
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Presents economic thresholds for insects attacking specialty crops. A common problem for agricultural producers is deciding whether or not to treat a crop for a specific insect pest. Economic...
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January 1, 2014
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Aster yellows is a phytoplasma organism. Phytoplasmas are specialized wall-less bacteria that are parasites known only to multiply in plant phloem tissue and insect vectors. There are 28 groups...
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January 1, 2014
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Many economic thresholds for insects attacking oilseed crops currently in use are nominal (i.e. unsupported by research). Some economic thresholds have been developed for major pests attacking...
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January 1, 2014
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Bertha armyworm (Mamestra configurata) is one of the most significant insect pests of canola in Canada. The pest occurs throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the interior of British...
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January 1, 2014
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The cabbage seedpod weevil (Ceutorhynchus obstrictus) was introduced to North America from Europe about 70 years ago. The weevil was discovered in British Columbia in 1931, and from there, it...
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January 1, 2014
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The lesser grain borer (Rhyzopertha dominica) is a grain-feeding insect found sporadically in southern Alberta. It is distributed worldwide, and in Canada, it has been reported from British...
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January 1, 2014
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Wireworms are destructive insect pests of grain crops in western Canada. The pest prefers cereal crops, but also feeds on potatoes, pulses and canola. The wireworm larva feed below ground on seeds...
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January 1, 2014
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Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.), was introduced to North America from Europe about 150 years ago. The insect now occurs throughout North America, wherever its host plants are grown....