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Prairie-wide provincial entomologists provide insect pest updates throughout the growing season. Follow the hyperlinks to access their information as the growing season progresses:

MANITOBA’S Crop Pest Updates for 2025 have started! Review a PDF copy of the latest reports released June 26, 2025!
• Insect pests named in the June 26th report include true armyworm, alfalfa weevil, thrips, and cereal leaf beetle. The cabbage seedpod weevil survey is set to begin and targets canola fields as they start to flower.
• Cumulative 2025 counts of intercepted diamondback moths are updated weekly to provide regional information to producers and guide in-field scouting.
• Pheromone-baited trap counts are available for true armyworms in these reports.
• Cumulative 2025 counts of intercepted bertha armyworm moths are updated weekly.
• Bookmark the Crop Pest Update Index and the insect pest homepage to access fact sheets and more!

SASKATCHEWAN’S Insect pest homepage links to important information! Thanks to J. Tansey with Saskatchewan Agriculture for sharing the following update (as of June 26, 2025):
• Peritrechus convivus damage has been reported in canola, and durum. There are no thresholds and no registered control products. Please report populations to Tyler.Wist@agr.gc.ca or James.Tansey@gov.sk.ca Adults are brownish-black seed bugs (link to iNaturalist.ca for images of adults) but nymphs are typically aggregated, have a vividly red abdomen with blackish-brown head and thorax (link to 2022 The Western Producer article for image of nymph).
• Substantial rain should bring relief to wheat crops affected by brown wheat mite.
• Flea beetle populations are waning as the canola crop develops.
• Significant cabbage seedpod weevil populations have been reported in the SW and Central regions
• Large numbers of pea aphid have been reported in alfalfa hay with the first cut in several regions of SK. There were reports of poor performance of lambda-cyhalothrin insecticides in pea aphid populations in 2024. In response, we have prepared field test kits to assess sensitivity of pea aphid to the insecticide lambda-cyhalothrin but test kit numbers are limited.

ALBERTA’S Insect Pest Monitoring Network webpage links to insect survey maps, live feed maps, insect trap set-up videos, and more. There is also a Major Crops Insect webpage. Remember AAF’s Agri-News includes insect-related information:
• June 23, 2025, issue notes that the 2025 cabbage seedpod weevil survey has started in southern Alberta, containtes links to the CSPW reporting tool, and 2024 survey results. It also notes a report of red turnip beetles in canola.
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap live monitoring map for AB – Cumulative counts derived from weekly data are now being generated so refer to the Live map.
• Bertha armyworm pheromone trap live monitoring map for AB – Cumulative counts derived from weekly data will be generated so refer to the Live map.
• Cabbage seedpod weevil live sweep-net monitoring map for AB – In-field reports are uploaded daily so refer to the Live map.
• Wheat midge live sweep-net monitoring map for AB – Cumulative counts derived from weekly data will be generated so refer to the Live map.

Access the latest provincial CROP REPORTS produced by:
• Manitoba Agriculture (access a PDF copy of the June 24, 2025 report).
• Saskatchewan Agriculture (access a PDF copy of the June 23, 2025 report).
• Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (access a PDF copy of the June 17, 2025 report).

The following crop reports are also available:
• The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) produces a Crop Progress Report (access a PDF copy of the June 23, 2025 edition).
• The USDA’s Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin (access a PDF copy of the June 24, 2025 edition).

Prairie-wide provincial entomologists provide insect pest updates throughout the growing season. Follow the hyperlinks to access their information as the growing season progresses:

MANITOBA’S Crop Pest Updates for 2025 have started! Review a PDF copy of the latest reports released June 12, 2025 and June 19, 2025!
• Insect pests named in the June 12th report include cutworms, wireworms, seedcorn maggot, flea beetles, and pea leaf weevil.
• Insect pests named in the June 19th report include alfalfa weevil, flea beetles, cutworms, wireworms, wireworms, and black flies. An extremely helpful set of images of by-catch and bertha armyworm moths is included in this report!
• Cumulative 2025 counts of intercepted diamondback moths are updated weekly to provide regional information to producers and guide in-field scouting.
• Pheromone-baited trap counts are available for true armyworms in these reports plus the most recent issue includes tips to identify the larvae.
• Bookmark the Crop Pest Update Index and the insect pest homepage to access fact sheets and more!

SASKATCHEWAN’S Crop Production News is coming soon. Bookmark their insect pest homepage to access important information! Access and review the Crops Blog Posts. Thanks to J. Tansey with Saskatchewan Agriculture for sharing the following update (as of June 19, 2025):
•Bertha armyworm moths are being intercepted at sites in SK. Stay tuned for updates as more data comes in over the coming weeks.

ALBERTA’S Insect Pest Monitoring Network webpage links to insect survey maps, live feed maps, insect trap set-up videos, and more. There is also a Major Crops Insect webpage. Remember AAF’s Agri-News includes insect-related information:
• June 16, 2025, issue includes links to how to submit reports for cabbage seedpod weevil and access the live map. plus links to the live diamondback moth and bertha armyworm maps – be sure to refresh to upload the latest information!
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap live monitoring map for AB – Cumulative counts derived from weekly data are now being generated so refer to the Live map.
• Bertha armyworm pheromone trap live monitoring map for AB – Cumulative counts derived from weekly data will be generated so refer to the Live map.
• Cabbage seedpod weevil live sweep-net monitoring map for AB – In-field reports are uploaded daily so refer to the Live map.

Access the latest provincial CROP REPORTS produced by:
• Manitoba Agriculture (access a PDF copy of the June 17, 2025 report).
• Saskatchewan Agriculture (access a PDF copy of the June 16, 2025 report).
• Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (access a PDF copy of the June 10, 2025 report).

The following crop reports are also available:
• The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) produces a Crop Progress Report (access a PDF copy of the June 16, 2025 edition).
• The USDA’s Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin (access a PDF copy of the June 17, 2025 edition).

Prairie-wide provincial entomologists provide insect pest updates throughout the growing season. Follow the hyperlinks to access their information as the growing season progresses:

MANITOBA’S Crop Pest Updates for 2025 have started! Review a PDF copy of the latest report released June 5, 2025.
• Insect pests named in this report include cutworms, flea beetles, pea leaf weevil, diamondback moth, true armyworms, and soldier beetles.
• Cumulative 2025 counts of intercepted diamondback moths are updated and posted weekly on Thursdays (or as soon as available) to provide regional information to producers and guide in-field scouting.
• Pheromone-baited trap counts are also available for true armyworms in this report.
• Bookmark the Crop Pest Update Index and the insect pest homepage to access fact sheets and more!

SASKATCHEWAN’S Crop Production News is coming soon. Bookmark their insect pest homepage to access important information! Access and review the Crops Blog Posts. Thanks to J. Tansey with Saskatchewan Agriculture for sharing the following update (as of June 10, 2025):
•Significant flea beetle damage and reseeding reported near Melfort and Maymont. Crucifer flea beetle was indicated as the dominant species near Maymont.
•Brown wheat mite reported as damaging on durum near Kimberley.
•Significant damage from brown stinkbug (Euchistus) in alfalfa hay near Esterhazy.
•Red bug (Peritrechus convivus) damage reported in seedling alfalfa near Cupar.
•Grasshopper hatch reported as ongoing in several regions with moderate numbers noted near Kindersley. Nymphs appear to be limited to ditches currently.
•Diamondback moth interception counts remain low to moderate in most regions, although numbers are increasing.
•Significant pea leaf weevil damage was detected on a few sites in the Southeast and West Central regions of the province while populations are low to moderate in the Northeast regions. The annual survey is nearly completed.

ALBERTA’S Insect Pest Monitoring Network webpage links to insect survey maps, live feed maps, insect trap set-up videos, and more. There is also a Major Crops Insect webpage. Remember AAF’s Agri-News includes insect-related information:
• June 9, 2025 issue includes an insect update noting presence and advancing development of pest grasshopper species, continued need for flea beetle monitoring in seedling canola, links to the diamondback moth live map and cutworm live map. Additionally, annual pea leaf weevil monitoring will wrap up soon and a reminder to consider field heroes, if tank mixes are being considered that involve inclusion of a registered insecticide.
• June 2, 2025 issue includes how to assess flea beetle risk, links to the cutworm live map and diamondback moth live map, plus notification that bertha armyworm traps will be deployed the week of June 8.
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap live monitoring map for AB – Cumulative counts derived from weekly data are now being generated so refer to the Live map.
• Bertha armyworm pheromone trap live monitoring map for AB – Cumulative counts derived from weekly data will be generated so refer to the Live map which will start to update as of June 15.

Access the latest provincial CROP REPORTS produced by:
• Manitoba Agriculture (access a PDF copy of the June 10, 2025 report).
• Saskatchewan Agriculture (access a PDF copy of the June 9, 2025 report).
• Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (access a PDF copy of the June 3, 2025 report).

The following crop reports are also available:
• The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) produces a Crop Progress Report (access a PDF copy of the June 9, 2025 edition).
• The USDA’s Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin (access a PDF copy of the June 10, 2025 edition).

Prairie-wide provincial entomologists provide insect pest updates throughout the growing season. Follow the hyperlinks to access their information as the growing season progresses:

MANITOBA’S Crop Pest Updates for 2025 have started! Review a PDF copy of the latest report released May 29, 2025. Bookmark the Crop Pest Update Index to prepare for the season and also bookmark the insect pest homepage to access fact sheets and more!

SASKATCHEWAN’S Crop Production News is coming soon. Bookmark their insect pest homepage to access important information! Access and review the Crops Blog Posts with updated information for Seasonal support for Saskatchewan farmers (May 2025), Insects in stored grain (Feb 2025), and How to keep the bees buzzin’ (Feb 2025). Given the dryer growing conditions so far, reviewing How to scout for grasshoppers (Issue #2, 2024) is worthwhile.

ALBERTA’S Insect Pest Monitoring Network webpage links to insect survey maps, live feed maps, insect trap set-up videos, and more. There is also a Major Crops Insect webpage. Remember AAF’s Agri-News includes insect-related information:
• June 2, 2025 issue includes how to assess flea beetle risk, links to the cutworm live map and diamondback moth live map, plus notification that bertha armyworm traps will be deployed the week of June 8 and that the live map will begin updating June 15.
• May 26, 2025 issue includes notification that pea leaf weevil survey has begun, continued flea beetle pressure and need to monitor seedling canola plus mustard, continuation of cutworm monitoring (and link to live cutworm map).
• Cutworm live monitoring map for AB – Cumulative counts derived from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map!
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap live monitoring map for AB – Cumulative counts derived from weekly data are now being generated so refer to the Live map.

Access the latest provincial CROP REPORTS produced by:
• Manitoba Agriculture (access a PDF copy of the June 3, 2025 report).
• Saskatchewan Agriculture (access a PDF copy of the June 2, 2025 report).
• Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (access a PDF copy of the May 27, 2025 report).

The following crop reports are also available:
• The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) produces a Crop Progress Report (access a PDF copy of the June 2, 2025 edition).
• The USDA’s Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin (access a PDF copy of the June 3, 2025 edition).

Prairie-wide provincial entomologists provide insect pest updates throughout the growing season. Follow the hyperlinks to readily access their information as the growing season progresses:

MANITOBA’S Crop Pest Updates for 2024 are available. Access the online June 27, 2024 report (or PDF copy). Bookmark the insect pest homepage to access fact sheets and more! Highlights pulled from the latest report include:
• Flea beetles – Dr. J. Gavloski reported that, “foliar insecticide applications were reported from all agricultural regions over the past week”.
• Cutworms – “Cutworms are still sporadically affecting canola and sunflowers in the Central region. Insecticides were applied to control true armyworms in some forage seed fields in the Interlake. Larvae of true armyworms have also been noticed in cereals in the Central region, but at numbers below threshold.”
• Alfalfa weevil – “some spraying” in the Interlake region.
• Grasshoppers – “field edge control” in the Central region.
• Bertha armyworm pheromone trap monitoring – Access the PDF copy of the June 27 report.
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring – Reports that moths were present “in 75 out of 92 traps” and that, “trap counts have generally been low so far in the Northwest and Southwest regions” but “some moderate to high counts have occurred in the Eastern, Central, and Interlake regions”. The highest cumulative trap count so far is 233 from a trap near Riverton in the Interlake region.” Access the PDF copy of the June 27 report.
• True armyworm in MB – “Counts have been low so far in the western regions of Manitoba, with some moderate counts in the Central region” but “higher counts have occurred in some of the traps in the Eastern and Interlake regions”. “The highest cumulative count is 434 from a trap near Riverton in the Interlake region” and “there are areas in the Central, Eastern, and Interlake regions where cereals and forage grasses would be good to prioritize” for armyworm larvae. Access the PDF copy of the June 26 report.
• Released a revision of the fact sheet, “Maximizing the value of beneficial insects on the farm“.

SASKATCHEWAN’S Crop Production News is back for the 2024 growing season! Access the online Issue #3 report. Bookmark their insect pest homepage to access important information! A brief summary of the week was provided by Dr. J. Tansey (as of June 27):
• Insect pests to watch – “Flea beetles were reported as minor to moderate issue throughout the province with spraying reported in NW and some serious issues reported from a small number of sites in SW”. There was “some minor root maggot damage reported in EC and NE” and “limited moderate wireworm problems in the SW and EC”. “Cutworm pressures were generally low but moderate pressures were reported in the SE”. More recently this week, “barley thrips activity” was reported.
• Grasshopper nymphs – “Grasshopper issues were sporadic but moderate pressures were reported in central regions and limited severe pressure in SW.”
• Diamondback moth – Preliminary cumulative count data from pheromone traps across the province can now be reviewed online.
• Also access the Crops Blog Posts that released a grasshopper activity update, announced registration for the Crop Diagnostic School 2024 but also posts help for scouting fields for wireworms (May 2024), grasshopper identification: pest or not (Apr 2024), a summary of wheat midge populations and management (Mar 2024), and a description of pea leaf weevil populations (Feb 2024).

ALBERTA’S Insect Pest Monitoring Network webpage links to insect survey maps, live feed maps, insect trap set-up videos, and more. There is also a Major Crops Insect webpage. Remember, AAF’s Agri-News occasionally includes insect-related information, e.g., soil moisture, wheat midge and other insect pests (June 24, 2024), scout for grasshoppers and other insect pests (June 17, 2024); how to manage stem feeding from flea beetles, keep canola bins malathion-free, scout for grasshoppers and other pests (June 10, 2024); scout for insect pests (June 3, 2024); scout for grasshoppers (May 27, 2024); flea beetle control (May 6, 2024); cereal insect pests, latest on insects in canola, and post-emergence wireworm scouting (May 13, 2024).
• Bertha armyworm pheromone trap monitoring update for AB – Cumulative counts arising from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map. So far, cumulative trap counts from 210 trap locations are all reporting “low risk” category as of June 27, 2024).
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring update for AB – Cumulative counts arising from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map. So far, cumulative trap counts have been recorded from 32 reporting sites and 28 remain in the “no risk” category as of June 27, 2024). Four trap locations have caught > 25 adult diamondback moths; sites fall within the County of Grande Prairie (as of June 8, 2024), County of Warner (as of June 15, 2024), Vulcan County (as of June 15, 2024), and County of Barrhead (as of June 15, 2024).
• Cutworm live monitoring map for AB – Cumulative counts arising from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map. So far, 10 surveyed sites have reported from across the province, nine falling within southern Alberta and one report from the County of Grande Prairie.

Access the latest provincial crop reports produced by:
• Manitoba Agriculture (subscribe to receive OR access a PDF copy of the June 25, 2024 report).
• Saskatchewan Agriculture (or access a PDF copy of the June 18-24, 2024 report).
• Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (or access a PDF copy of the June 18, 2024 report).

The following crop reports are also available:
• The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) produces a Crop Progress Report (access a PDF copy of the June 24, 2024 edition).
• The USDA’s Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin (access a PDF copy of the June 25, 2024 edition).

Prairie-wide provincial entomologists provide insect pest updates throughout the growing season. Follow the hyperlinks to readily access their information as the growing season progresses:

MANITOBA’S Crop Pest Updates for 2024 are available. Access the online June 20, 2024 report (or PDF copy). Bookmark the insect pest homepage to access fact sheets and more! Highlights pulled from the latest report include:
• Flea beetles in MB – Dr. J. Gavloski reported that, “flea beetles continue to be of concern” with “foliar insecticide applications in all agricultural regions to some degree”.
• Cutworms in MB – “Cutworms continue to be found, however, they are becoming less of an issue in some regions as we get into late-June”.
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring in MB – Reports “increased levels of moths in (pheromone) traps in the Central, Eastern and Interlake regions during the weeks of June 2-8 and June 9-15. Moths were present “in 75 out of 92 traps” and that, “trap counts have generally been low so far in the Northwest and Southwest regions” but “some moderate counts have occurred in the Eastern, Central, and Interlake regions”. The highest cumulative trap count so far is 210 from a trap near Stead in the Eastern region.”
• True armyworm in MB – “An increase in moths in the true armyworm (pheromone) traps in recent weeks, particularly in the Eastern, Interlake and Central regions. “The highest cumulative count is 411, from a trap near Dencross in the Eastern region” and “there are areas in the Central, Eastern, and Interlake regions where cereals and forage grasses would be good to prioritize” for armyworm larvae.

SASKATCHEWAN’S Crop Production News is back for the 2024 growing season! Access the online Issue #3 report. Bookmark their insect pest homepage to access important information! Highlights pulled from the latest report include:
• Insect pests to watch in SK – “Some areas are seeing crop damage from insects including flea beetles, cutworms and grasshoppers”. The summary also advises that, “some insecticides are being sprayed in different areas of the province for these pests. Scout your fields regularly for potential insect damage and make insecticide decisions based on economic thresholds outlined in the 2024 Guide to Crop Protection or by calling the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377”.
• Grasshopper nymphs in SK – “Grasshopper activity is high in areas around Swift Current, Aberdeen, Rosetown, Outlook, and Strasbourg.”
• Lambda-cyhalothrin products – An important reminder that, “When evaluating insecticide options for fields, keep in mind lambda-cyhalothrin products have application restrictions. Lambda-cyhalothrin products cannot be applied to any crops used for animal feed in any way or that are grazed by livestock. Learn more about lambda-cyhalothrin restrictions in this issue.
• Diamondback moth in SK – Preliminary cumulative count data from pheromone traps across the province can now be reviewed online.
• Also access the Crops Blog Posts that announced registration for the Crop Diagnostic School 2024 but also posts help for scouting fields for wireworms (May 2024), grasshopper identification: pest or not (Apr 2024), a summary of wheat midge populations and management (Mar 2024), and a description of pea leaf weevil populations (Feb 2024).

ALBERTA’S Insect Pest Monitoring Network webpage links to insect survey maps, live feed maps, insect trap set-up videos, and more. There is also a Major Crops Insect webpage. Remember, AAF’s Agri-News occasionally includes insect-related information, e.g., scout for grasshoppers and other insect pests (June 17, 2024); how to manage stem feeding from flea beetles, keep canola bins malathion-free, scout for grasshoppers and other pests (June 10, 2024); scout for insect pests (June 3, 2024), scout for grasshoppers (May 27, 2024), flea beetle control (May 6, 2024); cereal insect pests, latest on insects in canola, and post-emergence wireworm scouting (May 13, 2024).
• Bertha armyworm pheromone trap monitoring update for AB – Cumulative counts arising from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map. So far, cumulative trap counts from 90 trap locations are all reporting “low risk” category as of June 20, 2024).
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring update for AB – Cumulative counts arising from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map. So far, cumulative trap counts have been recorded from 32 reporting sites and 28 remain in the “no risk” category as of June 20, 2024). Four trap locations have caught > 25 adult diamondback moths; sites fall within the County of Grande Prairie (as of June 8, 2024), County of Warner (as of June 15, 2024), Vulcan County (as of June 15, 2024), and County of Barrhead (as of June 15, 2024).
• Cutworm live monitoring map for AB – Cumulative counts arising from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map. So far, 10 surveyed sites have reported from across the province, nine falling within southern Alberta and one report from the County of Grande Prairie.

Prairie-wide provincial entomologists provide insect pest updates throughout the growing season. Follow the hyperlinks to readily access their information as the growing season progresses:

MANITOBA’S Crop Pest Updates for 2024 have started! Access the online June 13, 2024 report (or PDF copy). Bookmark the insect pest homepage to access fact sheets and more! Highlights pulled from the latest report include:
• Flea beetles in MB – Dr. J. Gavloski reported that, “flea beetels have been a concern in some fields resulting in some foliar insecticide applications and reseeding. Spraying for flea beetles this week was reported from the Northwest, Central and Eastern regions. In the Northwest region there are reports of some canola fields having been sprayed twice for flea beetles, and one field having been sprayed three times for flea beetles. Some reseeding of canola was reported from the Northwest region, and a couple of fields near Portage la Prairie in the Central region were reseeded because of flea beetle damage.”
• Cutworms in MB – “Cutworms have been causing damage in several crops. Insecticide applications for cutworms over the past week have occurred in canola, sunflowers, peas, and flax, with most of these reports coming from the Southwest or Central regions. Some canola and a small area of corn in the Southwest region were reseeded because of cutworms.”
• “Wireworm damage to corn was noted in a field in the Central region.”
• “Seedcorn maggots have been reported in sunflowers, but no serious damage.”
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring in MB – Reports that diamondback moth were present “in 73 out of 89 traps” and that, “trap counts have generally been low so far in the Northwest and Southwest regions” but “some moderate counts have occurred in the Eastern, Interlake and Central regions. The highest cumulative trap count so far is 187 from a trap near Riverton in the Interlake region.”
• True armyworm in MB – “Counts have been low so far in the western regions of Manitoba, with some moderate counts in the Central region” while “some higher counts occurred in some traps in the Eastern and Interlake regions”. “The highest cumulative count is 360, from a trap near Dencross in the Eastern region. There are some areas in the Central, Eastern and Interlake regions where

Dr. John Gavloski (Manitoba Agriculture) reported that, “”Some moderate to high counts have occurred from traps in the Eastern and Interlake regions of Manitoba. The highest cumulative count is 222, from a trap near Dencross in the Eastern region” and “(it) would be good to prioritize looking for armyworm larvae while scouting cereals and forage grasses” in “some areas of the Central, Eastern and Interlake regions”.

SASKATCHEWAN’S Crop Production News is back for the 2024 growing season! Access the online Issue #2 report. Bookmark their insect pest homepage to access important information!
• As crops emerge in SK – “Be on the lookout for early season pests such as cutworms, wireworms, flea beetles, and root rots”.
• Grasshopper hatch in SK – Stay “aware of early season grasshopper damage” as “there are reports of nymphs damaging seedlings” in crops. Access the report to link to information on nymph damage and economic thresholds. The report includes articles on “How to Scout for Grasshoppers” plus “Grasshopper’s Natural Enemies”
• Diamondback moth in SK – Preliminary cumulative count data from pheromone traps across the province can now be reviewed online.
• Also access the Crops Blog Posts that announced registration for the Crop Diagnostic School 2024 but also posts help for scouting fields for wireworms (May 2024), grasshopper identification: pest or not (Apr 2024), a summary of wheat midge populations and management (Mar 2024), and a description of pea leaf weevil populations (Feb 2024).

ALBERTA’S Insect Pest Monitoring Network webpage links to insect survey maps, live feed maps, insect trap set-up videos, and more. There is also a Major Crops Insect webpage. Remember, AAF’s Agri-News occasionally includes insect-related information, e.g., how to manage stem feeding from flea beetles, keep canola bins malathion-free, scout for grasshoppers and other pests (June 10, 2024); scout for insect pests (June 3, 2024), scout for grasshoppers (May 27, 2024), flea beetle control (May 6, 2024); cereal insect pests, latest on insects in canola, and post-emergence wireworm scouting (May 13, 2024).
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring update for AB – Cumulative counts arising from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map. So far, cumulative trap counts have been recorded from 31 reporting sites and 28 remain in the “no risk” category as of June 13, 2024). Three sites report “elevated risk” (as of June 13, 2024); they occur within the County of Grande Prairie, County of Warner, and Vulcan County.
• Cutworm live monitoring map for AB – Cumulative counts arising from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map. So far, 10 surveyed sites have reported from across the province, nine falling within southern Alberta and one report from the County of Grande Prairie.

Access the latest provincial crop reports produced by:
• Manitoba Agriculture (subscribe to receive OR access a PDF copy of the June 11, 2024 report).
• Saskatchewan Agriculture (or access a PDF copy of the June 4-10, 2024 report).
• Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (or access a PDF copy of the June 4, 2024 report).

The following crop reports are also available:
• The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) produces a Crop Progress Report (access a PDF copy of the June 10, 2024 edition).
• The USDA’s Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin (access a PDF copy of the June 11, 2024 edition).

Prairie-wide provincial entomologists provide insect pest updates throughout the growing season. Follow the hyperlinks to readily access their information as the growing season progresses:

MANITOBA’S Crop Pest Updates for 2024 have started! Access the online May 30, 2024 report (or review a PDF copy) AND the more recent online June 6, 2024 report (or PDF copy). Bookmark the insect pest homepage to access fact sheets and more! Highlights pulled from the June 6 report include:
• Flea beetles in MB – Manitoba Agriculture reported, “some foliar insecticide applications reported from the Northwest and Eastern regions”.
• Cutworms in MB – Dr. John Gavloski (Manitoba Agriculture) reported, “sporadic cutworm problems are occurring” and that “reports of a canola field in the Northwest being sprayed for cutworms, and a canola field in the Southwest was reseeded because of cutworms while a sunflower field in the Central region was sprayed for cutworms.”
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring in MB – Reports that, “Diamondback moth have been found in 67 out of 84 traps that counts” and that, “trap counts have generally been low so far in the Northwest and Southwest regions. Some moderate counts have occurred in the Eastern, Interlake and Central regions. The highest cumulative trap count so far is 111 from a trap near Rosenfeld in the Central region.”
• True armyworm in MB – Dr. John Gavloski (Manitoba Agriculture) reported that, “Some moderate to high counts have occurred from traps in the Eastern and Interlake regions of Manitoba. The highest cumulative count is 222, from a trap near Dencross in the Eastern region.” Followed with the suggestion that it “would be good to prioritize looking for armyworm larvae while scouting cereals and forage grasses” in “some areas of the Eastern and Interlake regions”.

SASKATCHEWAN’S Crop Production News is back for the 2024 growing season! Access the online Issue #2 report. Bookmark their insect pest homepage to access important information!
• As crops emerge in SK – “Be on the lookout for early season pests such as cutworms, wireworms, flea beetles, and root rots”.
• Grasshopper hatch in SK – Stay “aware of early season grasshopper damage” as “there are reports of nymphs damaging seedlings” in crops. Access the report to link to information on nymph damage and economic thresholds. The report includes articles on “How to Scout for Grasshoppers” plus “Grasshopper’s Natural Enemies”
• Diamondback moth in SK – Preliminary cumulative count data from pheromone traps across the province can now be reviewed online.
• Also access the Crops Blog Posts that announced registration for the Crop Diagnostic School 2024 but also posts help for scouting fields for wireworms (May 2024), grasshopper identification: pest or not (Apr 2024), a summary of wheat midge populations and management (Mar 2024), and a description of pea leaf weevil populations (Feb 2024).

ALBERTA’S Insect Pest Monitoring Network webpage links to insect survey maps, live feed maps, insect trap set-up videos, and more. There is also a Major Crops Insect webpage. Remember, AAF’s Agri-News occasionally includes insect-related information, e.g., scout for insect pests (June 3, 2024), scout for grasshoppers (May 27, 2024), flea beetle control (May 6, 2024); cereal insect pests, latest on insects in canola, and post-emergence wireworm scouting (May 13, 2024).
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring update for AB – Cumulative counts arising from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map. So far, cumulative trap counts from the 29 reporting sites reflect low or “no risk” while two sites in the Peace River region reflect “elevated risk” (as of June 6, 2024).
• Cutworm live monitoring map for AB – Cumulative counts arising from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map. So far, 8 surveyed sites have reported from across the province and all are in southern Alberta.

Access the latest provincial crop reports produced by:
• Manitoba Agriculture (subscribe to receive OR access a PDF copy of the May 28, 2024 report or the June 4, 2024 report).
• Saskatchewan Agriculture (or access a PDF copy of the May 28-June 3, 2024 report).
• Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (or access a PDF copy of the May 28, 2024 abbreviated report).

The following crop reports are also available:
• The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) produces a Crop Progress Report (access a PDF copy of the June 3, 2024 edition).
• The USDA’s Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin (access a PDF copy of the June 4, 2024 edition).

Provincial entomologists provide insect pest updates throughout the growing season so link to their information:

MANITOBA’S Crop Pest Updates for 2022 are up and running! Access a PDF copy of the June 22, 2022 issue here. Bookmark their Crop Pest Update Index to readily access these reports and also bookmark their insect pest homepage to access fact sheets and more!
• Grasshopper nymphs, lygus bugs, pea leaf weevils in MB were new additions to the June 22 issue.
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring update for MB – “So far, diamondback moth has been found in 33 traps.” Read the report on Page 5 of the June 22, 2022 issue OR review a more detailed summary of cumulative trap counts from 51 sites deployed across the province.
• Armyworm pheromone trap monitoring is underway in MB – Review the current cumulative counts in the June 22, 2022 issue and find a link to review a map of counts compiled from Manitoba, Eastern Canada and several northeast states of the United States.

SASKATCHEWAN’S Crop Production News for 2022 is up and running! Access the online Issue #2 (June 2022) here and find updates linking to Canola Watch’s 8-steps for making the flea beetle spray decision, details for early season grasshoppers plus descriptions of invasive fruit insect surveys and wireworms as a potential cause of poor emergence, Bookmark their insect pest homepage to access important information! Crops Blog Posts are updated through the growing season.
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring update for SK – Access this link to review counts summarized regionally. So far, “diamondback moth is arriving in Saskatchewan, but numbers are currently low”.

ALBERTA’S Insect Pest Monitoring Network webpage links to insect survey maps, live feed maps, insect trap set-up videos, and more. There is also a Major Crops Insect webpage. The new webpage does not replace the Insect Pest Monitoring Network page. Remember, AAF’s Agri-News occasionally includes insect-related information. Twitter users can connect to #ABBugChat Wednesdays at 10:00 am.
• Bertha armyworm pheromone trap monitoring update for AB – Cumulative counts arising from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map. So far, low numbers of bertha armyworm moths have been intercepted across the province.
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring update for AB – Cumulative counts arising from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map. So far, low numbers of diamondback moth have been intercepted across the province.
• Cutworm live monitoring map for AB – Reports continue to come in so refer to the Live Map to review areas where cutworms are being found. Use this online form to report cutworms in Alberta.

Click the provincial name below to link to online crop reports produced by:
• Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development (or access a PDF copy of the June 21, 2022 report).
• Saskatchewan Agriculture (or access a PDF copy of the June 14-20, 2022 report).
• Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (or access a PDF copy of the June 14, 2022 report).

The following crop reports are also available:
• The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) produces a Crop Progress Report (access a PDF copy of the June 21, 2022 edition).
• The USDA’s Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin (access a PDF copy of the June 22, 2022 edition).

Provincial entomologists provide insect pest updates throughout the growing season so link to their information:

MANITOBA’S Crop Pest Updates for 2022 are up and running! Access a PDF copy of the June 15, 2022 issue here. Bookmark their Crop Pest Update Index to readily access these reports and also bookmark their insect pest homepage to access fact sheets and more!
• Flea beetles, cutworms and grasshopper nymphs in MB – Review the above June 15 issue to find greater details but the summary reads as, “Flea beetles levels are at quite high levels in many areas. Some growers have applied up to three insecticide applications for flea beetles, and there has been some reseeding. Some fields of small grains and sunflowers have been sprayed for cutworms. Hatch of the potential pest species of grasshoppers is occurring; some control has occurred in the Central region.”
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring update for MB – “So far, diamondback moth has been found in 29 traps.” Read the report on Page 5 of the June 15, 2022 issue OR review a more detailed summary of cumulative trap counts from 48 sites deployed across the province.
• Armyworm pheromone trap monitoring is underway in MB – “So far, counts have generally been quite low, with armyworm moths only being caught in 6 traps.” Read the report on Page 6of the June 15, 2022 issue.

SASKATCHEWAN’S Crop Production News for 2022 is up and running! Access the online Issue #2 (June 2022) here and find updates linking to Canola Watch’s 8-steps for making the flea beetle spray decision, details for early season grasshoppers plus descriptions of invasive fruit insect surveys and wireworms as a potential cause of poor emergence, Bookmark their insect pest homepage to access important information! Crops Blog Posts are updated through the growing season.
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring update for SK – Access this link to review counts summarized regionally. So far, “diamondback moth is arriving in Saskatchewan, but numbers are currently low”.

ALBERTA’S Insect Pest Monitoring Network webpage links to insect survey maps, live feed maps, insect trap set-up videos, and more. There is also a Major Crops Insect webpage. The new webpage does not replace the Insect Pest Monitoring Network page. Remember, AAF’s Agri-News occasionally includes insect-related information. Twitter users can connect to #ABBugChat Wednesdays at 10:00 am.
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring update for AB – Cumulative counts arising from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map. So far, low numbers of diamondback moth have been intercepted across the province.
• Cutworm live monitoring map for AB – Reports continue to come in so refer to the Live Map to review areas where cutworms are being found. So far, black army, pale western, and dingy cutworms have been reported. Use this online form to report cutworms in Alberta.

Click the provincial name below to link to online crop reports produced by:
• Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development (or access a PDF copy of the June 14, 2022 report).
• Saskatchewan Agriculture (or access a PDF copy of the June 7-13, 2022 report).
• Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (or access a PDF copy of the June 7, 2022 report).

The following crop reports are also available:
• The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) produces a Crop Progress Report (access a PDF copy of the June 13, 2022 edition).
• The USDA’s Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin (access a PDF copy of the June 14, 2022 edition).

Provincial entomologists provide insect pest updates throughout the growing season so link to their information:

MANITOBA’S Crop Pest Updates for 2022 are up and running! Access a PDF copy of the June 8, 2022 issue here. Bookmark their Crop Pest Update Index to readily access these reports and also bookmark their insect pest homepage to access fact sheets and more!
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring update for MB – “So far, diamondback moth has been found in 25 traps. Levels are generally very low, with the exception that some moderate counts have occurred in the Eastern and Central region, particularly over the past few weeks.” Read the report on Page 7 of the June 8, 2022 issue OR review a more detailed summary of cumulative trap counts from 38 sites deployed across the province.
• Armyworm pheromone trap monitoring is underway in MB – “So far, counts have generally been quite low, with armyworm moths only being caught in 6 traps.” Read the report on Page 7-8 of the June 8, 2022 issue.

SASKATCHEWAN’S Crop Production News for 2022 is up and running! Access the online Issue #1 for May 24-30, 2022 here. Bookmark their insect pest homepage to access important information! Crops Blog Posts are updated through the growing season.
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring update for SK – Access this link to review counts summarized regionally. So far, “diamondback moth is arriving in Saskatchewan, but numbers are currently low”.

ALBERTA’S Insect Pest Monitoring Network webpage links to insect survey maps, live feed maps, insect trap set-up videos, and more. There is also a Major Crops Insect webpage. The new webpage does not replace the Insect Pest Monitoring Network page. Remember, AAF’s Agri-News occasionally includes insect-related information. Twitter users can connect to #ABBugChat Wednesdays at 10:00 am.
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring update for AB – Cumulative counts arising from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map. So far, low numbers of diamondback moth have been intercepted across the province.
• Cutworm live monitoring map for AB – Reports are starting to come in so refer to the Live Map to review areas where cutworms are being found. So far, black army and pale western cutworms have been reported. Use this online form to report cutworms in Alberta.

Click the provincial name below to link to online crop reports produced by:
• Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development (or access a PDF copy of the June 7, 2022 report).
• Saskatchewan Agriculture (or access a PDF copy of the May 31-June 6, 2022 report).
• Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (or access a PDF copy of the May 31, 2022 report).

The following crop reports are also available:
• The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) produces a Crop Progress Report (access a PDF copy of the June 6, 2022 edition).
• The USDA’s Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin (access a PDF copy of the June 7, 2022 edition).

Provincial entomologists provide insect pest updates throughout the growing season so link to their information:

MANITOBA’S Crop Pest Updates for 2022 are up and running! Access a PDF copy of the June 1, 2022 issue here. Bookmark their Crop Pest Update Index to readily access these reports and also bookmark their insect pest homepage to access fact sheets and more!
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring update for MB – “So far, diamondback moth has been found in 24 traps. Levels are generally very low, with the exception that some moderate counts have occurred in the Eastern region, particularly over the past two weeks. The highest cumulative trap count so far is 50 from a trap near Hadashville in the Eastern region” Review page 4 of the above report for greater detail and regional counts.

SASKATCHEWAN’S Crop Production News for 2022 is up and running! Access the online Issue #1 for May 24-30, 2022 here. Bookmark their insect pest homepage to access important information! Crops Blog Posts are updated through the growing season.
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring update for SK – Access this link to review counts summarized regionally. So far, “diamondback moth is arriving in Saskatchewan, but numbers are currently low”.

ALBERTA’S Insect Pest Monitoring Network webpage links to insect survey maps, live feed maps, insect trap set-up videos, and more. There is also a Major Crops Insect webpage. The new webpage does not replace the Insect Pest Monitoring Network page. Remember, AAF’s Agri-News occasionally includes insect-related information. Twitter users can connect to #ABBugChat Wednesdays at 10:00 am.
• Diamondback moth pheromone trap monitoring update for AB – Cumulative counts arising from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map. So far, low numbers of diamondback moth have been intercepted across the province.
• Cutworm live monitoring map for AB – Cumulative counts arising from weekly data are available so refer to the Live Map. So far, no cutworms have been reported on the live map.

Click the provincial name below to link to online crop reports produced by:
• Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development (subscribe to receive OR access a PDF copy of the May 31, 2022 report).
• Saskatchewan Agriculture (or access a PDF copy of the May 24-30, 2022 report).
• Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (or access a PDF copy of the May 24, 2022 report).

The following crop reports are also available:
• The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) produces a Crop Progress Report (access a PDF copy of the May 31, 2022 edition).
• The USDA’s Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin (access a PDF copy of the June 1, 2022 edition).