(Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

By Alice McFarlane

Flea Beetles

Flea beetles chew through canola

Jun 6, 2019 | 5:00 PM

Canola farmers are battling an early season pest. Flea beetles are feasting on young canola plants.

Alice McFarlane with Ag Access spoke to Warren Ward, the Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialist for northeast Saskatchewan.

He explained where flea beetle activity has been reported.

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Alice McFarlane is the Agriculture Information Director for 105 CJVR and Saskatchewan’s BeachRadioSK.ca in Melfort, Sask. Tune in to Ag Access weekdays during the noon hour on 105 CJVR.

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