Insect Resources

Overview

Introduction to common insects that affect wheat and small grains farmers. Each profile includes information on insect identification, detection, management, and prevention.

Timely Topics:

• Canola: Cabbage Seedpod Weevil Scouting
• What You Need to Know About Pesticides and the Endangered Species Act
• Those are NOT cutworms or armyworms in my wheat, so what type of “worm” are they?

Special Feature

Hessian Fly

Damage caused by Hessian fly in spring wheat is becoming more frequent across parts of eastern Washington.  Crop damage from this pest may include but not limited to: stunted plants, lodging (when plants are attacked after stem-elongation), aborted tillers, and/or whole dead plants.