Tag Archives insects

Entomologist says insects are cool. Here’s why we should care
AAFC entomologist Lauren Des Marteaux works on Living Labs project about insects and agriculture

Firm wants to turn insects into livestock feed
A protein facility looks to take black soldier fly opportunities to next level

May-June sees low pest pressure in Southern Ontario
Mild winter and wet spring make weeds and varroa mite a higher concern

New plant-based bee health treatment shows promise
Research results show treatment has efficacy against foulbrood viruses and varroa mites

Research suggests canola flower midge are native species
Ontario is the only province to deal with two canola midge pests

How a parasitoid wasp might address fruit fly pest issue
B.C. and Michigan State research shows promising results

What drought means after early season
How will dry conditions affect winter wheat, spring seeded crops and pest pressure?

Spider mites bugging your soybeans?
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of July 3

Management of potato virus Y enters new stage
Researcher indicates seed potato producers are at greater risk

Province’s major crops, forages faring well
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of June 19