Windy conditions may drive flea beetles to feed on the stems, this causes more damage in a shorter period of time than leaf feeding.Damage can quickly progress to 50% leaf area defoliation which is considered the economic threshold, as at this point plant damage will result in yield reductions. The action threshold to spray flea beetles is at the 25% leaf area defoliation stage.The best practice is to use a “W” scouting pattern. Early in the season you’ll find flea beetles near the field edges, but they’ll move inwards as time goes on so inspect the whole field.Some damage can be expected as flea beetles and cutworms need to feed on and ingest some of the plant before they are controlled.

When out evaluating your fields for insect damage, here’s a few things to keep in mind: Your retailer or BrettYoung Regional Account Manager can help you through this process – if you are unsure what coverage you may qualify for, contact one of them. *Within 3 days of application or by June 30, 2022, whichever is earlier. If flea beetle feeding is causing 25% defoliation or higher, or more than 4 cutworms per square meter are present in your seedling canola, you likely qualify for a rebate on Matador® 120EC or Decis® insecticide.īrettYoung® Canola Seed Treatment Options and Manufacturer Warranty Coverage If you find yourself needing to overspray a foliar insecticide this spring to control labeled pests, your BrettYoung canola may qualify for the Syngenta Canola Seedcare Performance Package or the Bayer BUTEO™ start Assurance Program.

Most often seed treatments adequately control the insect pests they’re labeled for but when pest numbers are high, or conditions are right, they may not. BrettYoung partners with multiple suppliers to bring you options on canola seed treatments that you can choose from for your farm.

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