NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel told growers at the American Crystal Grower Seminars there are three main pests to be watching for this coming year; grasshoppers, springtails and root maggots. “There was a fair amount of grasshopper eggs laid last fall, combined with abnormally dry conditions in areas of North Dakota and itcould mean a higher population.” Boetel says a combined approach of seed treatment and insecticide is shown to be very effective on springtails.
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