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2018 Insect Surveys

Turning to crops, spring may seem a ways off yet, but plans are underway for the 2018 insect survey season. Scott Meers, insect management specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, says they’re looking for fields to help survey a few insects this growing season.

Interview with Scott Meers (2:11 minutes) (1.00 Mb)

 
 
Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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