Latest Distribution Map for Western Bean Cutworm

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Just wrote an article and completed the map of the distribution of western bean cutworm in the Great Lakes Region.  Check it out in the latest CropPest Newsletter at:

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/field/news/croppest/2009/18cpo09a3.htm

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Armyworm Spotted in Essex County

Monday, June 1st, 2009

The first report of spraying for armyworm in sweet corn in Essex County came in today. We are not sure how heavy of infestation to expect in other fields but wheat and newly emerging corn fields should be scouted in Essex, Chatham-Kent, Lambton, Elgin and Middlesex counties asap.  Armyworm reports from Essex tend to give us a few days heads-up to catch any infestations in the neighbouring counties.  But other counties in southwestern Ontario should be scouted in the next 7 days to 10 days to determine if armyworm is present there.

A CropPest Newsletter article will go out later this week with details on scouting and management strategies. You can also find information in the Agronomy Guide for Field Crops and past CropPest articles (links provided below)

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/pub811/3taw.htm

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/field/news/croppest/2008/05cpo08.htm

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Things to be looking for

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Just in case some of you are keen and plan to be scotuing this long weekend, there are a few critters you should be watching for.

Alfalfa weevil (AW) larvae are starting in some fields.  So far just the smaller 1st and 2nd instars but warmer weather will help them grow too.  Stay ahead of any infestations by scouting the same field often. 

Cereal leaf beetle (CLB) adults have also been active and I am expecting some larvae to be feeding soon.  Wheat fields should be scouted as it is really important to keep any infestations from causing damage to especially the flag leaf. 

More info on AW and CLB management was provided in this week’s CropPest at: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/field/news/croppest/2009/02cpo09.htm

Soybean aphids on buckthorn and bean leaf beetles have not been sighted yet.  If you are finding them, let me know!

Have a fantastic weekend and I hope the rain stay away so we can dry out a bit!

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