Insects

Neonicotinoids are becoming less effective in the fight against Colorado potato beetle – a resistance trend that appears to be moving westwards across Canada. It’s...

Successful growers from across the country share their thoughts on Best Management Practices in potato production. Pests in their many forms — rooted, winged or...

The clock is ticking on Thimet 15G, the insecticide of choice for controlling wireworm in potatoes in most areas of Canada. Because Canada’s regulators...

'Natural' alternatives to chemical pesticides providing new weapon against potato pests. In the battle against potato pests, what’s old is becoming new again. Biological pesticides,...

Potato growers could soon have some much-needed help in their ongoing battle in the field to prevent the spread of pests and disease. Potato growers...

An integral part of IPM, regular field inspections can not only assist potato growers in making important pest control decisions but can help save...