Insect Alert For

Western Bean Cutworm

Risk Level:
Moderate Risk
Affected Area:
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Alert Details

Moderate western bean cutworm risks remain in place across southeast Ontario and southwest Quebec, Canada for the next several days with Low risks extending southwest into southern and southwest Ontario, Canada as well as into southern Quebec, Canada and northern New York state. There may still be some isolated to scattered moth flights in these areas as the annual moth flight continues but is also likely subsiding in many areas. Growers in southeast Ontario and southwest Quebec, Canada should continue to monitor for moths and egg-laying in susceptible fields for the next several days but the risk should decrease by next week.