Updated Nov. 6, 2019 Western bean cutworm is now the most economically significant pest of corn in Ontario, and its rise took seed companies by surprise. As a result, genetically […] Read more
Tag Archives Agricultural pest insects
Western bean cutworm trait availability slowly expanding
Other than trait owner Syngenta, few companies have released a wide range of hybrids
Crop pests more widespread than previously known
Finding where pests exist in the early stages of movement into an area are key to control
Insects and diseases that damage crops are probably present in many places thought to be free of them, new research shows. Pests that have not been reported in a certain […] Read more
Crop pest insects descend on Ontario fields
Ontario Field Crop Report for the week of August 5
Western bean cutworm (WBC) Peak moth flight is likely taking place this week for many regions of Ontario, putting both corn and dry beans at risk. WBC moths prefer pre-tassel to […] Read more
Supporting beneficial insects during lean times
Researchers find ways to perpetuate beneficial insect populations in greenhouses
At one time a citizen militia made up the core of Canada’s armed land forces. Effective as it was fighting our more southerly neighbour, though, it was eventually replaced by […] Read more
Western Bean Cutworm trapping network expands
Western Bean Cutworm Trap Network includes more pests, larger geographic coverage and new name
The growing success of the Western Bean Cutworm Trap Network, and issues with other corn pests across Eastern Canada, led to the expansion and renaming of the network, now known […] Read more