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How wireworm behaviour gives clues to managing their population

Knowing the key behaviours of the notoriously squirmy, burrowing wireworm have helped a Canadian team develop management strategies for farmers to reduce populations.


Resources: Seasonal scouting info

Get the info you need on how to scout pests, diseases and physiological disorders in potatoes through webinars and downloadable PDFs.


The hunt to find a 'super potato' resistant to pathogens and pests

A super pan-genome containing the genetic characteristics of some 60 potato species, could help cultivate a 'super potato' that resists a number of stressors, including pests... and is more nutritious.


Resources: Life cycle of a wireworm

The options for managing wireworm are expanding – but it’s still important to understand how the pest functions.


 
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Integrated pest management approaches for combatting wireworm

With few chemical options for controlling wireworm, an integrated pest management (IPM) approach is best, say Canadian wireworm experts. While control strategies remain complex, researchers are getting better than ever at understanding the enemy. Promising results mean there's hope on the horizon for stronger wireworm control. » Read More...
 
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Potato Summit: Take care, CPB

Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB) is a highly resilient pest that has managed to evade traditional control methods. At the 2025 Canadian Potato Summit, AAFC's Christine Noronha details the various alternative methods to take care of the ever-elusive CPB – from biologicals to high-concept physical and mechanical controls, including high-concept mega-vacuums. But each solution comes with drawbacks. Noronha details all of these, as just one of the speakers at this year's summit. Also featured is Manitoba's Vikram Bisht, who provides a summary of weather, crowing info and pests in Manitoba for the previous season. » Read More...
 
 
 
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Regional management strategies for Colorado Potato Beetle

An AAFC study examined CPB from a regional perspective, looking into whether there are genetic differences in CPB depending on region and if this affects insecticide resistance. PIC catches up with Dr. Chandra Moffat and Dr. Ian Scott to discuss their joint research project in the study's concluding year to learn more about insights so far. » Listen now

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Manitoba pest and disease update

At the 2025 Canadian Potato Summit, Manitoba Agriculture plant pathologist Vikram Bisht discusses findings from the 2024 growing season in Manitoba with respect to insect pests and diseases, including contributing factors to both, and trends observed in aphid populations – as well as a look ahead to this year's growing season. » Listen now

 
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