Articles tagged under: Colorado Potato Beetle
Rotate Products to Help Overcome Resistance
Published January 6, 2022
Rotating chemistries is important in addressing insecticide resistance for the Colorado Potato Beetle. Corteva Agriscience Territory Manager Bridgette Readel says there is a new insecticide available for potato growers called Delegate WG. "It's a product that has spinetoram in it.…Keep an Eye Out for Colorado Potato Beetle in Spring
Published January 6, 2022
Last year’s warmer-than-usual conditions in central Minnesota and portions of the Red River Valley brought a strong emergence of the Colorado Potato Beetle. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae says Colorado Potato Beetle can survive a northern winter. Snow…Reduced Rate for Colorado Potato Beetle Control
Published June 23, 2021
A new reduced rate recommendation has been issued for Summit Agro's HARVANTA insecticide for control of Colorado potato beetle. The rate, which was approved by the EPA, is as low as 5.5 fluid ounces per acre. The new recommendation allows…Potato News
Published July 6, 2020
It’s time to scout for the Colorado potato beetle. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacCrae says the beetles are slower to get out this year, but adult populations are starting to grow. Potato News is made possible by Corteva…NPPGA Research Reporting Conference is Tuesday
Published February 13, 2020
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Research Reporting Conference will take place on Tuesday. NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Andy Robinson says research discussions will focus on the Colorado Potato Beetle, nematode management, hail effects on processing potatoes…