Crucifer still dominant flea beetle species eating MB canola

There are 86 species of flea beetles in Manitoba. The province says about 10 of Manitoba’s 86 species are canola eaters. Of those, only two are likely to appear in high numbers: crucifer and striped. 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. Read more on both pests from this Western Producer article.