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Jun 21, 2018

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First off today, it’s our weekly insect update with Scott Meers, insect management specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. Scott, let’s start with bertha armyworm. The traps have been out for a week, what have you been hearing?

Interview with Scott Meers (2:51 minutes) (1.30 Mb)

And a reminder for information on insects throughout the growing season, go to www.agriculture.alberta.ca/bugs-pest

Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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