Diamondback Moth [caption id="attachment_10152" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dryland canola field just north west of Vauxhall 2 August 2017 (H. Carcamo, coll.)[/caption] Dr. Hector Carcamo tells us that "Diamond back moth has become the pest of the summer!" A trip just west of Vauxhall Aug. 2 produced ample evidence of this when he captured 100s of larvae in 10 sweeps. [caption id="attachment_10207" align="alignright" width="300"] Adult Diamonback moth[/caption]             Hector recommends this Diamondback Moth Canola Watcharticle if you want a good low down of the situation. In the article, they explain that this early, hot, dry season amplified the opportunities for Diamondback moth to produce. There may even be a 3rd generation this summer. [caption id="attachment_10154" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Severely damaged pods (stripped)[/caption]

Diamondback Moth

[caption id="attachment_10152" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dryland canola field just north west of Vauxhall 2 August 2017 (H. Carcamo, coll.)[/caption]

Dr. Hector Carcamo tells us that "Diamond back moth has become the pest of the summer!" A trip just west of Vauxhall Aug. 2 produced ample evidence of this when he captured 100s of larvae in 10 sweeps.

[caption id="attachment_10207" align="alignright" width="300"] Adult Diamonback moth[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hector recommends this Diamondback Moth Canola Watcharticle if you want a good low down of the situation. In the article, they explain that this early, hot, dry season amplified the opportunities for Diamondback moth to produce. There may even be a 3^rd generation this summer.

[caption id="attachment_10154" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Severely damaged pods (stripped)[/caption]