AGronomyTV: When to spray for cabbage seedpod weevil in canola

2026 just may be the ‘year of the weevil’ in Manitoba, suggests John Gavloski, provincial entomologist with Manitoba Agriculture. The pest insects are being widely seen in a number of different Manitoba crops this year such as peas and alfalfa. But one weevil in particular, the cabbage seedpod weevil, is causing higher than normal concern for canola growers. From Crop Diagnostic School last week, Gavloski talks about the significant increase in cabbage seedpod weevil populations this year in the province and what growers should consider if they’re preparing to spray a pesticide, and how to limit negative impact to pollinator insects – the good guys – which can boost canola yields by as much as 15 per cent. #canola #cropscouting #crops #manitoba