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Major Canola Pests

Detection, surveillance and management of weeds, insects and diseases are important to the economic viability of canola.

Manitoba Canola Growers works to drive success for Manitoba farmers through research, market development, advocacy and outreach. Through the funding of research and financial support and partnerships with groups including the Canola Council of Canada, Prairie Pest Monitoring Network, Sprayers 101 and others, MCGA aims to help farmers make the most informed decision for their farms.

Click on the resources below to learn more about these major canola pests. For more information on a wider range of canola pest and production challenges please visit Canola Council of Canada’s Canola Encyclopedia at www.canolacouncil.org/canola-encyclopedia.

  • Flea Beetles

    Flea beetles are potentially the most common insect pest of canola crops, and first

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  • Lygus Bugs

    The lygus bug has piercing-sucking mouthparts which cause physical damage to the plant through

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  • Cutworms

    The larval stage of various cutworm species can cause damage to canola plants by

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