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March 1, 2020
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Also known as the "Blue Book," this publication serves as a comprehensive, up-to-date guide for the selection and application of chemicals to protect crops. It features current information and...
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December 12, 2018
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Descriptions of the common pests of greenhouse peppers are followed with a list of the biocontrol agents recommended for control. Pesticides are not discussed.
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November 1, 2017
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Albertans have enjoyed living without the menace of rats since 1950, when the provincial rat control program was established. Norway rats are well known to be extremely destructive creatures. The...
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June 1, 2017
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Norway rats are one of the most destructive creatures known to man. They destroy and contaminate untold quantities of food, and through their tunneling activities, undermine the foundations of...
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April 29, 2015
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Presents answers to some common questions regarding the best way to prevent damage to stored grains caused by insects, mites and mold.
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January 1, 2015
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Starlings were brought to North America from Europe in the late 1890’s. Since that time, they have greatly increased in number and have spread across most of the North American continent. In...
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January 1, 2015
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The house sparrow, like many pest birds, was introduced to North America in the mid-1800s. Since then, the house or English sparrow (not a true sparrow but a European finch), has become one of the...
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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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December 7, 2011
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Presents economic thresholds for insects attacking forage crops. A common problem for agricultural producers is deciding whether or not to treat a crop for a specific insect pest. Economic...