Beneficial insects provide valuable contributions to canola production, both in terms of pollination of crops and predation or parasitism of insect pests. Most of the thousands of insects found in…
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Aster leafhopper
This migratory pest insect which arrives in Canada in the spring, depending on the wind trajectories, is best known for being a vector of the aster yellows phytoplasma, which infects…
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Several aphid species, including the cabbage (Brevicoryne brassicae L.) and turnip aphid (Lipaphis erysimi (Kaltenbach)) amongst other species, can be found in western Canadian crops. While aphids are not uncommon,…
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The alfalfa looper (Autographia californica) adult moth stage looks much different from its larvae stage, which is often confused with other loopers and other green larvae. As with other insects,…
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A number of pest and beneficial insects can have a significant impact on canola production. Since this impact can vary between locations, conditions and years, effective scouting strategies at the…
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Weeds, insects and diseases can limit the production potential of canola. To minimize their impact on yields, use an integrated control program or practice pest management that includes a combination…
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