VIDEO: Western Bean Cutworm

Field Talk with Matt Rundle: Ideal timing for scouting of WBC is now

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Published: August 4, 2020

On this edition of Field Talk, Farmtario reporter Jennifer Glenney, speaks with Matt Rundle, sales agronomist with Harriston Agromart, about Western Bean Cutworm scouting.

Rundle says the ideal timing to scout this nasty pest is now. Peak moth flight, and egg masses are the best things to look for within grower’s fields. Western Bean Cutworm can lead to heavy damage so proper scouting is vital.

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Jennifer Glenney

Jennifer Glenney

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Jennifer is a farm reporter who lives in Cayuga, Ontario.

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