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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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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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March 1, 2003
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Grasshoppers are a major pest of both cultivated crops and rangeland grasses in the world’s semi-arid regions. Traditionally drier areas like southern Alberta are more prone to recurring problems,...
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March 1, 2002
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Descriptions of clear-winged, Packard's, two-striped and migratory grasshoppers.
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December 1, 2001
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The wheat midge (Sitodiplosis mosellana) is found in most areas around the world wherever wheat is grown. In recent years, significant damage to wheat crops has been reported in Alberta,...
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May 1, 1999
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Lygus bugs are small, oval-shaped insects that feed on a variety of crops and weeds. Several species infest canola and alfalfa. This fact sheet includes a brief description of the bugs, identifies...
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January 1, 1996
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Cabbage maggot arrived in North America from Europe in the 19th century and is now common throughout the Prairies. The insect can be a serious pest of cruciferous crops such as canola, mustard,...