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Weekly Insect Update

Jul 26, 2018

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First off today, we get an update on insect issues in Alberta fields with Scott Meers, insect management specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, first canola flower midge.

Interview with Scott Meers (3:03 minutes) (1.4Mb)

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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