From armyworm to weevil, a variety of insects can potentially damage Saskatchewan crops. Learn about some of the common pests, the damage they cause and how producers can protect their yields.
Alfalfa Weevil
Alfalfa-weevil is a major crop pest. Learn how to identify this insect and how to control it before it severely damages your alfalfa yield.
Bertha Armyworm - Overview, Economic Thresholds and Control
Bertha armyworms are one of the most significant insect pests of canola in Canada, learn how and when to take action.
Bertha Armyworm Map - Cumulative Moth Counts
Find the latest Bertha Armyworm map for Saskatchewan.
Biosecurity for Preventing the Introduction of Crop Pests
Biosecurity is a series of management practices designed to prevent, minimize or control the introduction and spread of plant pests, including diseases, weeds and insects.
Cabbage Seedpod Weevil
The cabbage seedpod weevil can damage a number of different crop and food hosts. Learn how to control this pest through its life cycle.
Cutworm
There are around 20 different species of cutworms in Canada but only a few major species cause concern in Saskatchewan.
Diamondback Moth
In Western Canada, canola and mustard are the diamondback moth's primary targets, learn how and when to take action.
Economic Thresholds of Insect Pests
Learn how keeping insect infestations below significant levels through preventative measures is a long term integrated pest management practice.
Flea Beetle Management for Canola, Rapeseed and Mustard in the Northern Great Plains
The ability for this beetle to survive winters makes it difficult to manage, learn how and when to control it.
Grasshoppers - Overview, Control Methods and Economic Thresholds
Grasshoppers enjoy and thrive in dryer climates, which makes Saskatchewan an ideal habitat for them. Learn about different types of grasshoppers and how to control them.
Grasshopper Forecast Map
Grasshopper forecast maps are completed every year and provide general information on predicted grasshopper risk levels throughout the province.
Insects and Mould in Stored Grain
Preventing insects and mould is the first step in keeping stored grain at the greatest of quality. Various control techniques can help.
Pea Leaf Weevil
The pea leaf weevil is a common pest of field peas and faba beans in its native Europe and represents a potential major threat to these crops in Saskatchewan.
Red Turnip Beetle
This beetle originates in stubble fields but likes to feed on the flowers, seed pods, petioles and stems of crops. Learn how to control adult Red Turnip Beetles and their larvae.
Wheat Midge - Overview and Control Methods
The Wheat Midge is found all around the world. Here you will find control methods to manage the damage they can cause.
Wheat Midge Forecast Map
The latest wheat midge forecast map in Saskatchewan is updated annually and shows where increased pressures of wheat midge are compared to the previous year.
Wheat Stem Sawfly
The Wheat Stem Sawfly attacks the margins and the edges of fields. Find information on how to control and manage this fly.