MB’s biggest crop pests of 2024

Manitoba had a number of pests last year that topped John Gavloski’s short list of crop insect problems. Of those, flea beetles were once again top concern for canola, the provincial entomologist said during Manitoba Ag Days held last month in Brandon. For other crops, top culprits included cutworms, armyworms, alfalfa weevil and grasshoppers. Lygus bugs also made their presence known, while aphids were problematic in field peas, soybeans and small grains. Read more on the top pests from this Western Producer article.