New midge in canola

Distorted canola growth thought to be from swede midge (Contarinia nasturtii) is likely caused by a separate midge species (Contarinia brassicola). Scientists were suspicious that two midge species were present…

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Ontario updates swede midge infosheet

Swede midge, native to Eurasia, was first found in North America on cruciferous vegetables (Brassicaceae) in Ontario in 2000. It first appeared in canola in Ontario in 2003. Swede midge

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New midge video

…in Western Canada. The video also mentions the new midge that is similar to but distinct from swede midge. Swede Midge and Canola from Canola Council of Canada on Vimeo….

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Aster yellows or midge or thrips?

…Aster yellows Q&A Midge larvae feeding at the bud can stop stem elongation and leave pods in a cluster. Source: Owen Olfert Canola flower midge: The younger the canola plant,…

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Canola Community Connections – September 8

…this year. Save the date for November 30 to December 2, 2021. Keep an eye here for details.  Canola flower midge Canola flower midge. Tiny midge larvae (see photo) have been collected within pods in a few fields in south…

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Canola Community Connections – September 1

…participants will get a kit in the mail.  Canola flower midge Canola flower midge. Tiny midge larvae (see photo) have been collected within pods in a few fields in south central Saskatchewan and Alberta. DNA analysis from 2020…

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Canola Community Connections – August 25

…kit in the mail.  Canola flower midge Canola flower midge. Tiny midge larvae (see photo) have been collected within pods in a few fields in south central Saskatchewan and Alberta. DNA analysis from 2020 identified one of these samples…

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Canola Community Connections – August 18

midge. Tiny midge larvae (see photo) have been collected within pods in a few fields in south central Saskatchewan and Alberta. DNA analysis from 2020 identified one of these samples as Contarinia brassicola (canola flower midge). If you find larvae in canola or any…

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Canola Community Connections – August 11

…Reach out to Keith Gabert (gabertk@canolacouncil.org) or Autumn Barnes (barnesa@canolacouncil.org) with the Canola Council of Canada. Canola flower midge Canola flower midge. Tiny midge larvae (see photo) have been collected within pods in a few…

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