Insecticide
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