Australia has detected the larvae of khapra beetles in imported baby diapers, the agriculture ministry said, raising concerns the pest could infest grain storages and disrupt agricultural exports.
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Research looks to control flea beetles with RNAi
A Canadian company hopes to develop an alternative to insecticides when managing the pest in canola crops
A Vancouver agri-tech company wants to give canola growers another weapon in the never-ending battle against flea beetles.
Worm devastates northern wild rice harvest
Researchers look for ways to help Indigenous wild rice harvesters who are losing crop to wild rice worms
In the past five years, harvesters in various parts of northern Saskatchewan have been affected by wild rice worms, which destroy crop and devastate peoples’ livelihoods.
Manitoba sees cabbage seed pod weevil surge
Cabbage seed pod weevil has crossed into true canola pest territory in Manitoba this year, following years of minimal population counts
Cabbage seed pod weevil has crossed into true canola pest territory in Manitoba this year, following years of minimal population counts
Saskatchewan hunters offer to help with gopher problem
Landowners who want help controlling Richardson’s ground squirrels should contact the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation will find members available near landowners and make arrangements for “responsible and ethical” control of gophers.
Crucifer still dominant flea beetle species eating Manitoba canola
Striped flea beetles have also made inroads in Manitoba canola fields, but crucifer flea beetles have been the bigger insect pest causing farmers crop damage in 2025
Striped flea beetles have also made inroads in Manitoba canola fields, but crucifer flea beetles have been the bigger insect pest causing farmers crop damage in 2025.
Managing a gopher boom
Producers have fewer options for controlling gophers, but encouraging predators and managing the environment may help
The Richardson’s ground squirrel has been a challenge for Prairie farmers for more than 100 years.
Pea leaf weevil spread prompts wider watch in Manitoba
Manitoba Agriculture to expand pea leaf weevil survey as the crop-damaging pest spreads to pulse crops farther east
Pea leaf weevils are creeping farther east in Manitoba.
Farmers urged to use caution when spraying for ‘hoppers
Farmers who spray for grasshoppers this summer need to make sure they don’t do more harm than good, says a professor of environmental science at the University of Lethbridge.
Scouting can ease future grasshopper problems
Approximately only 13 per cent of species of grasshoppers do damage to crops, and it’s important to know which ones to look for
June’s arrival marks the sweet spot where farmers should start scouting their fields for grasshopper pests.
