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May 17, 2018

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First off today, we get the latest on insect issues with Scott Meers, insect management specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. Scott, let’s start with flea beetles. You had some reports last week already. What are you hearing?

Interview with Scott Meers (2:20 minutes) (1.7 Mb)

For more information on insects throughout the growing season, go to www.agriculture.alberta.ca/bugs-pest.

Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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