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Crop Pest Update

In the latest Crop Pest Update, Manitoba Agriculture says there are still some insecticide applications going on for cutworms and flea beetles.
 
Also, insecticide applications for grasshoppers have started.
 
Trap counts for diamondback moth adults have increased substantially in the Eastern region in the last couple of weeks.
 
For weeds, heat, wind, and excess moisture have stressed plants, allowing for weeds to increase in size.
 
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