It is recommended growers better understand the pest and scout appropriately.

Fall armyworm poses risk for Ontario growers

Warmer fall allows for longer grazing season for the pest in fall crops

Parts of southwestern Ontario have higher than normal levels of fall armyworm.  Traps placed south of London, particularly within Essex County, have seen multitudes of moths this fall. “Similar to […] Read more

Spider mites have reached concerning levels in drier areas of the province and are showing resistance to chemical controls.

Concerns grow over control-resistant pests

Corn rootworm and spider mites top list of concerns in summer 2022

Two significant insect pest problems have occurred this year, both stemming in part from building resistance to controls. Corn rootworm tops the list, according to Tracey Baute, field crop entomologist […] Read more




A bean leaf beetle is easy to identify by the black triangle on its back.

Keep a watchful eye for these soybean pests

If presented with the right conditions, soybean insects can cause significant plant damage

Bean leaf beetle, spider mites and aphids are the soybean pests that growers should be watching for this season, say agronomists.  Why it matters: Soybean insects are sometimes overlooked during […] Read more