Publications

Cereal leaf beetle

Description

The cereal leaf beetle is an invasive insect from Europe that feeds on cereal crops, including wheat, barley and oats. It was first discovered in Alberta in 2005 and is now widespread throughout the southern part of Alberta. A new population was reported south of Edmonton in 2011. This fact sheet provides background information on the beetle, including its life cycle, host plants and crop damage. It includes information on determining when to take action, what types of action can be taken to control the beetle, and best management practices.

Updated

January 1, 2014

Tags
beetles cereal crops cereal leaf beetle field crop insects field crops insects pests plant insects

Title and publication information

Type
Fact Sheet
Series Title

Agri-facts

Extent

4 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Agriculture and Rural Development (2008-2015)

Contributor

Meers, Scott

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Resource Dates

Date Created

2014-01-01

Date Added

2015-12-17T22:21:44.995738

Date Modified

2014-01-01

Date Issued

2014-01-01

Audience information

Identifiers

AGDEX number

622-29

NEOS catalogue key

7176665

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

Agriculture and Forestry

Contact Email

duke@gov.ab.ca