Insecticide
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May 17, 2024
Manitoba farmers are well aware of the destructive abilities of wireworms. They feed below ground on many different crop types,… Read More
Seed treatments in wheat, barley and flax: what they are, how they work and when they should be used
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February 6, 2024
Seed treatments are commonly used across Manitoba on numerous crop types. Here is more information about how they work and… Read More
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June 14, 2023
Most species of cutworms are generalists, meaning they will feed on many types of crops and wild plants at the… Read More
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May 25, 2023
Lambda-cyhalothrin is a widely used insecticide belonging to the synthetic pyrethroid chemical group (Group 3A). Commonly sold as Matador or… Read More
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March 21, 2023
Weeds reduce yield and the quality of flax seed and flax straw. Weed control in flax is very important because… Read More
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May 24, 2022
Each year, Manitoba Agriculture forecasts the potential risk of grasshoppers to field crops. This forecast is based on counts of… Read More
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July 5, 2021
Some producers in south-west Manitoba have been reporting barley thrips. These insects are dark brown to black in colour, have… Read More